I have read so many comments on the N56,000 monthly wage proposal by the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) and many of the speakers are of the view that it cannot be achieved.
From my own point of view, the demand makes a lot of sense and it can be achieved. But in order for that to happen, the truth must be told. Reports on the ongoing workers verification in many states revealed that there are many ghost workers in the system; which means that money is going into the wrong hands.

A lot of people on the pay slips have no business being there. Even some that are employed are not offering any service. If something is done about this, there will be money to take care of genuine workers.
Governors must also cut down on the cost of governance. The money spent on the day to day running of government houses and other unnecessary travels with large entourage must be looked into. There is also the issue of free pilgrimage seats to Makkah and Jerusalem. Pilgrimage is strictly a religious affair and anyone who wants to embark on it should be ready to foot the bill.
The salary and allowances of lawmakers should also be reviewed downward. They are not rendering more services than other workers across the country. If their salaries and allowances are cut, there will be enough money to pay the N56,000 minimum wage.
The current administration is bent on fighting corruption and all hands must be on deck to ensure that it succeeds.

http://btppoliticstoday.com/n56000-minimum-wage-feasible/

Point noted

public servants are a tiny 3% of the Nigerian population.
Yet they consume almost 90% of all resources.
Even with that humongous percentage, they are not providing value for money.
N50,000 is not feasible, neither is the bloated, inefficient,corruption infested civil service,national assembly and other institutions of state.
Apart medical, security ( at this time) and education personnels , every other person is expendable.

[color=#990000][/color]let's keep waiting ;Dlet's keep waiting

That's if inefficient workers will agree to be sacked

Do the workers want pay increase or, a decrease in the price of food items and petrol, because if they increase wages without cost of food stuff coming down... na d same d same o.

35k may b but definitely not 56k

Nigeria can pay more than that amount, if not for corruption.

Not visible yet,maybe later,too many ghost workers

Btppolitics:

I have read so many comments on the N56,000 monthly wage proposal by the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) and many of the speakers are of the view that it cannot be achieved.
From my own point of view, the demand makes a lot of sense and it can be achieved. But in order for that to happen, the truth must be told. Reports on the ongoing workers verification in many states revealed that there are many ghost workers in the system; which means that money is going into the wrong hands.

A lot of people on the pay slips have no business being there. Even some that are employed are not offering any service. If something is done about this, there will be money to take care of genuine workers.
Governors must also cut down on the cost of governance. The money spent on the day to day running of government houses and other unnecessary travels with large entourage must be looked into. There is also the issue of free pilgrimage seats to Makkah and Jerusalem. Pilgrimage is strictly a religious affair and anyone who wants to embark on it should be ready to foot the bill.
The salary and allowances of lawmakers should also be reviewed downward. They are not rendering more services than other workers across the country. If their salaries and allowances are cut, there will be enough money to pay the N56,000 minimum wage.
The current administration is bent on fighting corruption and all hands must be on deck to ensure that it succeeds.

http://btppoliticstoday.com/n56000-minimum-wage-feasible/

what is 56 k times 12 times 1 million civil servants. (there are actually almost 3 million civil servants but for sale of argument let's use 1 million)

ogawisdom:
35k may b but definitely not 56k

just did the math. it's actually feasible. like joke like joke. but they will settle nlc