Nigerians have slammed the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, (SGF), George Akume, arguing that he can easily afford to pay his drivers a minimum wage of N100,000.
Recall that, Akume disclosed that he couldn’t pay his drivers the proposed minimum wage due to financial difficulties.
In response, many Nigerians took to social media to express their disbelief and discontent, asserting that Akume has the means to pay his drivers the proposed minimum wage.
On Facebook, Olorunfemi Kehinde Aba commented: “That’s not true; Baba Akume, you can pay this money. It’s all politics. You can afford a hundred thousand. Why employ so many if you can’t pay them? Oga, pay them, you have the money”.
Andrew Christiano questioned Akume’s employment practices, saying, “Why hire four drivers if you can’t afford to pay them? You are rich; that’s why you employed them. Pay them.”
Another commentator, Sam Peters, added, “If you cannot pay your four drivers 100,000 naira each per month, then this is clear evidence that they have been living in a state of penury. Show the world your salary and allowances. Let’s have empathy for those who work for us. Let your drivers breathe!”.
