Omoyele Sowore, a Nigerian activist and founding father of Sahara Reporters, has spoken out towards the federal government’s proposed gasoline worth hike, calling it “unfair” and “devastating” to Nigerian households.
He acknowledged this by way of his verified X deal with on Wednesday, third January, 2023.
He argued that the N30,000 minimal wage is already inadequate to cowl fundamental dwelling bills, and that the rise will make it even tougher for households to afford meals, transportation, and medical care.
He additionally famous that the leaders supporting the hike live lavish existence whereas many Nigerians wrestle to get by.
He referred to as on the folks to withstand the hike, and to demand higher therapy from their leaders.
Sowore wrote, ”I’m asking time and again, how do individuals (Nigerians) receiving NGN30,000 stay on that? How would they pay transportation to work or wherever with N30, 000 monthly after which feed, purchase drugs and pay kids college charges ? How might folks even survive below these situations? These depraved leaders who’re dwelling giant in your backs should be offloaded! #RevolutionNow ORGANIZE, DO NOT AGONIZE ANYMORE!”
I’m asking time and again, how do individuals (Nigerians) receiving NGN30,000 stay on that? How would they pay transportation to work or wherever with N30, 000 monthly after which feed, purchase drugs and pay kids college charges ? How might folks even survive below these situations?…
— Omoyele Sowore (@YeleSowore) January 3, 2024