According to Sahara reporters, the Nigerian government, led by President Bola Tinubu, has attributed the economic challenges faced by Nigerians to the failure of governors from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to implement the approved minimum wage for workers in their states.
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, asserted on Tuesday that PDP governors had neglected to pay the N30,000 minimum wage to their workers for over four years, contributing significantly to the economic hardships experienced by citizens.
In a statement issued in response to criticisms from PDP governors regarding the depreciation of the naira and its associated consequences, Idris emphasized that the economic situation in Nigeria, while challenging, is not comparable to the reported situation in Venezuela. He urged Nigerians to question PDP governors about the utilization of increased revenue to improve the lives of citizens in their respective states.
Idris further suggested that if the PDP is genuinely concerned about the well-being of citizens, the party should address issues within their states, particularly meeting obligations to workers, pensioners, and local contractors, as these actions would have a positive multiplier effect.
Despite acknowledging the current hardships faced by Nigerians, Idris assured that President Tinubu’s administration, under the All Progressives Congress (APC), is actively working to address these challenges and find lasting solutions.