“By now Nigerians should know who their enemies are” — Bwala

Former lawmaker, Senator Daniel Bwala, has strongly criticized Nigerian governors for their rejection of the proposed N60,000 minimum wage, stating that they have no justification for claiming it is unsustainable.

Bwala’s remarks come in the midst of a heated debate sparked by the governors’ refusal to accept the proposed wage increase.

The governors of the 36 states recently rebuffed the N60,000 minimum wage put forward by the Federal Government, arguing that it is not realistic and would strain their finances, potentially leading to borrowing to cover workers’ salaries.

However, Bwala, in a statement posted on his social media handle, expressed disbelief at the governors’ stance, emphasizing that they should be more accountable for their states’ development.

“There is no justification for Nigerian governors saying the 60,000 minimum wage is not sustainable when we are talking about upgrading to a reasonable living wage,” Bwala asserted. He further urged Nigerians to recognize the root of the country’s problems and hold their leaders accountable.

Bwala’s criticism extended to the governors’ claims that implementing the higher wage would leave no funds for development. He questioned the efficacy of their past development efforts, remarking, “WHICH DEVELOPMENT HAVE THEY BEEN DOING in the first place.”

According to Bwala, despite increased federal allocation, few governors have made significant improvements to their states or the living conditions of their citizens.