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Social media users have responded to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s announcement that he will consider a National Living Wage over the Minimum Wage. The announcement was made on the official social media handle of Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to President Tinubu on Information and Strategy. View pictures in App save up to 80% data. Tinubu stated that a committee has been established to propose a new National Minimum Wage that reflects current economic conditions. Despite the committee’s efforts, consensus was not reached at the last meeting, but Tinubu assured that this issue will be resolved soon, expressing openness to the suggestion of not just a minimum wage but a living wage.
Following the circulation of the report online, social media users shared their opinions on Tinubu’s announcement. Some expressed appreciation for the consideration of a living wage, believing it would positively impact workers’ lives and improve their standard of living. Others were skeptical, questioning the feasibility of implementing a living wage and suggesting the need for careful consideration of its economic implications. The announcement sparked discussions on social media about the importance of fair wages and the government’s role in addressing economic challenges faced by workers.