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The Northern Awareness Network (NAN) has expressed concern over the stark disparity in wages in Zamfara state. Despite the national minimum wage being raised to N30,000, primary school teachers in the state are still receiving a mere N8,000.
NAN has criticized the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for ignoring this issue while advocating for a higher minimum wage across the country. The party’s recommendation of N120,000 as a minimum wage is seen as discredited, contradictory, and complicated.
Salihu Suleiman, Chairman of NAN, accused the PDP of using minimum wage advocacy as a tool for political point-scoring against the ruling APC government. He emphasized the need for fair and equal wages across all regions.
The situation in Zamfara is particularly alarming, as primary school teachers have been receiving a meager N8,000 as a minimum wage for far too long. This is despite the efforts of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) to persuade Governor Dauda Lawal to review the salaries of teachers.
NAN has called for a more conscientious and action-oriented approach from political parties. They must address the discrepancies within their own territories before offering advice to the rest of the country.
The welfare of workers should be a priority for all parties, regardless of political affiliations. NAN has urged political parties to demonstrate their commitment to the well-being of workers by advocating for fair wages and holding accountable those who fail to uphold these standards.
The issue of minimum wage in Nigeria is intricate and requires thoughtful, compassionate solutions. NAN has emphasized the need for action and solidarity in the fight for economic justice, particularly for the primary school teachers in Zamfara who have been neglected for far too long.
Dan Zaki Media 