Posted 11/23/2023, 2:17:47 AM
Government Slashes Promised Civil Service Wage Hike, Diverts Funds to Security as Unions Protest
- Federal government slashed supplementary budget for civil servant wage increases by N100 billion, drawing criticism from labor unions
- Budget for defense and security agencies like defense ministry, Nigerian navy, and intelligence agencies significantly increased
- Controversial N5 billion presidential yacht budget was replaced with funds for navy barges
- Labor unions warn the wage agreements cannot be changed without their consent, threaten potential strike
- Government had previously agreed to N35,000 minimum wage increase for federal workers but only paid one month so far