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The Minimum Wage Debate: A Scathing Indictment of Our Nation’s Priorities

Nnaemeka OkwarabyNnaemeka Okwara
June 8, 2024
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The Minimum Wage Debate: A Scathing Indictment of Our Nation’s Priorities
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Enough is enough. We need to take a stand and demand a living wage. As I delve into the minimum wage debate, I’m met with a sense of outrage and disillusionment. It’s a stark reminder that our nation’s priorities are woefully misplaced.

We tout economic growth and development, yet our workers are struggling to survive.

Wow, a whole N62,000 per month! I’m sure that’ll be more than enough to feed a whole family of church mice, especially with the Naira’s value plummeting faster than a stone in a well. I mean, who needs a living wage when you can barely scrape together enough to buy a bag of rice? It’s not like our leaders are completely out of touch with reality or anything.

I can’t help but wonder, what kind of society are we building when we can’t even ensure that our workers are paid a living wage? What kind of future are we creating when our leaders are more concerned with lining their own pockets than with uplifting the masses? The minimum wage debate is not just about numbers; it’s about human dignity. It’s about the ability to live a life with purpose and meaning.

But it’s not just about the workers; it’s about us, as a society. What kind of people are we, who allow our leaders to prioritize greed over humanity? What kind of nation are we, where the value of human life is measured by the amount of money in our pockets?

I’m not just talking about the minimum wage; I’m talking about the very fabric of our society. I’m talking about the values we hold dear, the principles we stand for, and the kind of future we want to create. Do we stand for justice, equality, and fairness, or do we stand for oppression, exploitation, and greed?

The answer, sadly, is clear. Our nation’s priorities are skewed, our values are misplaced, and our leaders are out of touch with the people they’re supposed to serve. But I still have hope. Hope that we, the people, can rise up and demand better.

Hope that we can create a nation where hard work is rewarded, where dreams are possible, and where the minimum wage is more than just a mere existence.

But it’s not just about hope; it’s about action. It’s about standing up to our leaders and demanding change. It’s about recognizing the value of human life and the dignity of work. It’s about creating a nation where every citizen can live a life with purpose and meaning.

But it’s not just about us, as individuals; it’s about us, as a society. It’s about recognizing the inherent worth and dignity of every human being. It’s about creating a nation where every citizen can thrive, where every worker can earn a living wage, and where every leader is held accountable for their actions.

“This is a defining moment for our nation. We can choose to stand up for what’s right, or we can continue to perpetuate a system that’s rigged against the masses. The choice is ours.” – Emmanuel, Enugu

The time for change is now. The time for action is now. The time for a better future is now.”

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