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Ondo Governor Aiyedatiwa Promises N73,000 Minimum Wage Amid Election Campaign

Eriki Joan UgunushebyEriki Joan Ugunushe
October 12, 2024
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Ondo Governor Aiyedatiwa Promises N73,000 Minimum Wage Amid Election Campaign
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Nigeria, where economic struggles, insecurity, and infrastructure challenges are at an all-time high, one would think that government officials would be tackling real issues head-on. But no, they’ve got other priorities! As if the Federal Government’s approval of a N70,000 minimum wage wasn’t enough of a spectacle, the Governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has decided to outshine the federal figure by implementing a N73,000 minimum wage for state workers.

Aiyedatiwa made this declaration during the flag-off of his campaign in Ondo town, ahead of the November 16 governorship election. A grand political show, complete with promises that once again seem far removed from the real issues people are facing every day. He proudly touted that “Ondo will go a step further” by paying an extra N3,000 to its workers. Because that extra bump, we’re supposed to believe, is a groundbreaking move that will improve lives. Never mind that inflation is soaring, and the cost of basic goods and services is almost unaffordable.

Addressing the crowd like a seasoned campaigner, Aiyedatiwa urged his supporters to turn up at the polls and vote for the APC, pushing the narrative of “continuity.” He made it sound like his short stint as governor has been a masterclass in governance, throwing out lines like, “During my time in office, we’ve initiated several important projects, boosting food production and clearing rural roads.” But is that really what’s happening on the ground?

The governor boasted about how his administration had managed to retain doctors in the state, claiming that increased salaries and allowances were a magic fix to the health sector’s brain drain. Meanwhile, the state’s hospitals are still struggling, and access to quality healthcare remains a dream for many.

It’s almost comical that amid these so-called achievements, the real problems—unemployment, poor healthcare, insecurity, and decaying infrastructure, seem to take a backseat. Sure, raising the minimum wage is a commendable gesture, but it feels like a distraction tactic, a shiny object meant to divert attention from the deeper-rooted issues.

Aiyedatiwa’s campaign team, including APC bigwigs like the state party chairman, Mr. Ade Adetimehin, and Director General Abiola Makinde, doubled down on the call for continuity, urging voters to “mobilize” and “defend their voter cards.” This political grandstanding might win over a few, but it’s hard not to see through the rhetoric when real solutions to real problems are still missing.

It’s important for Nigerians to question these empty promises. Is raising the minimum wage really the best our leaders can do? Or are we just being fed more of the same political gimmicks while the critical challenges remain unsolved?

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Eriki Joan Ugunushe

Eriki Joan Ugunushe

Eriki Joan Ugunushe is a dedicated news writer and an aspiring entertainment and media lawyer. Graduated from the University of Ibadan, she combines her legal acumen with a passion for writing to craft compelling news stories.Eriki's commitment to effective communication shines through her participation in the Jobberman soft skills training, where she honed her abilities to overcome communication barriers, embrace the email culture, and provide and receive constructive feedback. She has also nurtured her creativity skills, understanding how creativity fosters critical thinking—a valuable asset in both writing and law.

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