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Buhari, Osinbajo, govs get N651m hardship allowance as many Nigerians wallow in poverty

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President Muhammadu Buhari, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, state governors, and their deputies have received a hardship allowance of about N651.2 million in the last eight years of the Buhari regime, while many Nigerians continue to wallow in abject poverty.

 

Judges in the country also receive an allowance that is equal to 50% of their annual basic salary.

 

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According to Punch News, the allocation amounts for the president, vice president, state governors, and their deputies are as per a document obtained from the website of the Revenue Mobilisation and Fiscal Allocation Commission.

According to the RMAFC document, the president receives an annual hardship allowance of N1.76 million. Within a period of eight years, Buhari would have received N14.08 million as a hardship allowance.

 

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The Vice President receives an annual allowance of N1.52 million, which would amount to N12.16 million over eight years.

A state governor receives an annual salary of N1.11 million, while a deputy state governor receives an annual salary of N1.06 million.

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Over the course of eight years, the hardship allowance for state governors is projected to reach N319.68 million, while that of their deputies is projected to reach N305.28 million.

As Buhari’s term in office comes to an end, labour unions have given a low rating to the regime and state governors, stating that workers have been impoverished and Nigerians have faced hardship.

They expressed concern about the inflation in the country, stating that it has reduced the impact of the 40% pay increase that was recently approved by the Federal Government, effective January 1.

Hakeem Ambali, the National Treasurer of the Nigeria Labour Congress, stated that the previous regime had caused significant difficulties and challenges for Nigerian workers.

He stated that the workers have experienced job losses, insecurity, economic hardship, and other challenges during Buhari’s administration.

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Ambali, who is also the President of the National Union of Local Government Employees, commented that during Buhari’s administration, as well as previous administrations, there have been numerous job losses. Several governors have implemented workforce reductions in the northern, eastern, and western regions. There have been incidents of banditry and kidnapping resulting in the loss of lives, particularly in the South-East, South-West, and North regions.

 

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Today, the National Union of Local Government Employees stated that they work in a remote area of the country and that any attack on government installations and infrastructure has an impact on their community. A significant number of individuals were taken against their will in Kaduna.

Additionally, it can be observed that the road network is not very well developed. The inconsistent power supply has impacted the daily lives of Nigerians.

The leader of the labour group noted the absence of a social safety net in the country and expressed dissatisfaction with the Buhari administration’s adherence to labour laws, citing instances of government abuse of labour laws and practises.

The Buhari regime received low scores from the Ogun State chapter of the Trade Union Congress and the Nigeria Union of Pensioners in the areas of citizens’ welfare and wellbeing.

Akeem Lasisi, the state chairman of the TUC, stated that the minimum wage had been affected by the high cost of living.

He stated that the current cost of living and transport expenses have caused difficulties for workers, as the minimum wage is insufficient. Some workers are experiencing discomfort due to the salary not being sufficient.

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According to a civil society organisation called the International Human Rights Commission, a report by the National Bureau of Statistics stating that approximately 133 million Nigerians live in poverty could potentially lead to an increase in hunger in Nigeria.

The not-for-profit body described the report as a warning of a potential economic crisis in the country. They emphasised the importance of empowering people in rural communities to address the increasing poverty in Nigeria.

Dr. Duru Hezekiah, the Ambassador at Large and Head of Diplomatic Missions of the IHRC in Nigeria, cautioned that the poverty rate could lead to negative consequences if not addressed promptly.

He stated that there is currently an economic crisis. If it is not monitored, there may be a risk of a potential crisis in the future. Nigeria may face food shortages and become a country with high levels of hunger. Therefore, there is an appeal to the government to take action.

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The Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, made a statement regarding the economic hardships in Nigeria, stating that Nigerians will adjust to the situation.

The minister stated that economic challenges are not unique to Nigeria but are present globally. Additionally, the minister acknowledged that demands for higher wages from workers are not exclusive to Nigeria.

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