Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to President Tinubu on Information and Strategy, took to social media on Thursday to dismiss reports that the Minister of Finance, Wale Edun, had proposed a minimum wage of N105,000.
Onanuga’s post aimed to set the record straight, stating categorically that the Minister had not made such a proposal. He described the reports as “false” and urged the public to disregard them.
He said, “The Honorable Minister of Finance and coordinating minister of the economy, Wale Edun has not proposed N105,000 minimum wage. The contrary story being disseminated is false.”
This development comes amidst ongoing negotiations between the government and labor unions over a new national minimum wage. The debunking of the report suggests that the government may not be considering a wage hike as high as N105,000, which had sparked hope among labor leaders and workers.
By denying the report, the Presidency appears to be managing expectations and avoiding potential backlash from stakeholders. However, the statement’s brevity leaves many questions unanswered, fueling speculation about the government’s true intentions on the minimum wage issue.
Key Points:
– Bayo Onanuga, Presidential Aide, denies report of N105,000 minimum wage proposal.
– Onanuga calls the report “false” and urges public to disregard it.
– Debunking suggests government may not be considering a wage hike as high as N105,000.
– Move seen as managing expectations and avoiding potential backlash.
– Statement’s brevity leaves questions unanswered, fueling speculation.
