Nigeria Labour Congress has demanded that the current earning of Political Office Holders be made public.
A statement issued by the President of NLC, Comrade Joe Ajaero described the decision of Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) to embark on comprehensive Upward Review of the remuneration packages of political office holders across the country as inequitable.
President of NLC, Comrade Joe Ajaero says the move is unjust and will deepen inequality between civil servants and political office holders.
Comrade Ajaero said the benchmark for the proposed review should be made public.
“Making public-office a sanctuary for wealth-making instead of service and sacrifice will raise the desperation for the quest for public office with its intended and unintended consequences including self-extinction”. Ajearo stated.
Comrade Ajaero stated that the execise is coming at a time, promotion and salary freeze in most public subsectors amidst N70,000 mimimum wage affected by tarrif hikes.
“We equally note with dismay that states operate different pay structures for civil servants, the pay structures of political office holders are the same across the country. This explains why a Councillor in Yobe State earns same salary as a Councillor in Rivers State.”
“While we recognise the need for good remuneration packages, they should be across board and equitable and not done on the basis of discrimination as that runs contrary to the letter and spirit of our constitution.” He added.
The Nigeria Labour Congress therefore advised the Revenue Mobilization Allocation and Fiscal Commisdion (RMAFC) to put on hold the exercise.
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