According to a report, the federal government, led by President Bola Tinubu, has been accused of selectively implementing the N70,000 new minimum wage, causing discontent among federal workers.
Despite the wage being signed into law in July 2024, employees in several Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs), including federal university staff, claim they have not received the wage increase.
The issue has sparked frustration, with workers accusing the government of being indifferent to their struggles.
Many employees are facing financial difficulties, worsened by recent policies such as the removal of fuel subsidies, which have increased the cost of living across the country.
According to Vanguard, some workers have resorted to extreme measures, including sleeping in their offices or walking long distances to work, as they are unable to afford basic expenses.
Many also report struggling to pay their children's school fees and meet other family responsibilities.
The Accountant-General's office stated that the new minimum wage was included in September salaries, while the Budget Office claims that N40,000 was paid to all federal workers.
However, several workers dispute this, insisting they have not received the payment, further fueling concerns of selective wage distribution.
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