Human rights activist and African Action Congress presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, said Wednesday that a ₦500,000 minimum wage is not excessive for Nigerian workers, arguing that public servants deserve salaries that reflect current economic realities.
Sowore made the call while advocating improved welfare packages for workers across critical sectors of the economy.
He said security personnel, healthcare workers, teachers and other public servants should earn wages capable of guaranteeing decent living standards.
His remarks come amid ongoing national discussions about workers’ welfare, inflation, the rising cost of living and the implementation of wage policies across Nigeria.
“A minimum wage of ₦500,000 is not too much for Nigerian workers,” Sowore said.
“Police officers, soldiers, teachers, doctors, nurses and other public servants deserve a living wage,” he added.
Sowore also said workers in essential and high-risk sectors should receive additional allowances in recognition of the sacrifices and responsibilities associated with their duties.
“Those in critical sectors must earn additional allowances for the risks, sacrifices and essential services they provide,” he said.
