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Democracy Day: Let’s Get Ready To Remove Bad Leaders In Nigeria
-Fadojoe

The leader of Rescue Movement for New Nigeria aka Rescue The Vulnerable Initiative Comrade Faduri Oluwadare Joseph popularly known as Fadojoe has called on Nigerians to brace and start getting ready to take advantage of the next election seasons to vote out bad leaders in Nigeria, so we can truly enjoy the dividends of democracy.

This he said during his live broadcast on Rescue TV an online television platform for Rescue Movement for New Nigeria on Wednesday June 12, 2024 in commemoration of Democracy Day.

Tracing the foundation of Nigeria democracy he stressed that, “31 years ago, Nigeria had the freest and fairest election, but it was annulled by the then General Ibrahim Babangida with reasons not genuine enough for the annulment. We had M.K.O. Abiola then, the presumed winner of June 12, 1993 election. But Nigerians went into rampage, and since 1993 June 12 till today, Nigeria has not remained the same.

“The person of M.K.O. Abiola brought hope to Nigeria then.
For the very first time, Nigerians both from the north and south were united to elect a man they believed can perform and that they believed so much in, that everyone was posed to make MKO Abiola the president of Nigeria then.

“Though Babangida had wanted to cling to power after the annulment of June 12 election, but when he noticed that he could no longer hold to power due to the agitation, he had to “step aside” handing over to an interim government headed by Chief Ernest Sonekan then. But General Abacha through a palace coup removed Sonekan from office within few weeks, so that the military junta regime could continue to hold on to power”.

The activist however, added that despite all that the military did to keep holding on to power, the resilience of Nigerians prevailed as democracy was enthroned on 29th May, 1999. “But from 1999 that the military handed over to a democratically elected government, the same military people, have also been up and down on our ballot papers even after transformation to democracy. However, our democracy has continued uninterrupted till today. And today we are celebrating another democracy day.

“Though many military leaders don’t want to acknowledge that what gave birth to democracy today is as a result of June 12. But General Buhari did the utmost thing that any leader will do, by making June 12 the democracy day and that’s what we are celebrating today. Kudos to him for that.”

Speaking about the present situation of Nigeria the USA based certified nurse and politician is sympathetic with Nigerians that “the poor can no longer breath in our dear nation. Some time ago, the poor could buy pepper, tomato meat and make good soup. But today in our nation the poor can no longer afford pepper, tomato, meat etc to cook a pot of soup and can no longer afford beans, rice or gari to have manageable meal. And three square meal has become the exclusive right of only the rich in Nigeria, as an average Nigerian now go on 1:0:1 or 0:1:0 in a country that was once flowing with milk and honey and that the natural resources are still available.

“A country where Nigerians could go to farm even at night before now, has become a country where farmers cannot go to farm even in broad daylight due to insecurity. And citizens are already suffering the consequences of farmers not been able to farm like before, as the cost of even most common food items is skyrocketing daily and have gone far above what an average Nigerian man can afford to manageably feed his family.

“Don’t get me wrong, democracy is still remains the best form of government anywhere in the world. It’s a government of the people, by the people and for the people. A government where we can express ourselves, challenge the government and where any president can still not stay beyond 8 years for now. Though under democracy it may seem as if we are not moving fast and it may appear as if everything is stagnant, but there is no form of government as good as democracy.

“In fact, if we are determined to exercise our constitutional power, we can remove bad leaders after four years, but under a military regime this is not the case, as they rule by decree, take away your right to speak and can hold on to power for many years, as we have some cases in some African countries where Head of State held on to power for over 30 years and even in Nigeria where the like of Gowon and Babangida held to power until they were tactically removed”.

He reminded Nigerians that many people must come to the realization seeing the way things are done in the country. How this administration in just one year has made millions of Nigerians poorer than before. How many companies are quiting and leaving Nigeria for neighbouring African countries. People are losing job by the day. And Nigeria now being one of the worst when it comes to number of unemployment in Africa.

“Therefore I am calling on all Nigerians from the east, north, south and west, that our work has just started. We must begin to put ourselves together, mobilize and getting ready ahead of the next election to change none performing leaders in our country both the executive and legislative and at every level. We can do it and make a case for a nation that has everything, but lack everything. A nation that has abundant of crude oil, but suffering for fuel. A nation that has food but begging for food. A nation with water but begging for water. A nation with good weather but begging for favourable atmosphere. That is how bad it is.

“It’s over one year that subsidy has been removed and life is becoming so unbearable for an average Nigerian yet this government has not been able to increase the minimum wage to alleviate the unbearable suffering of the civil servants. Though the demand of the organized labour may not be realistic for now, but about N100,000 or at least N80,000 as minimum wage is not too bad.

“But in all of these we must still celebrate democracy and commemorate those who fought for democracy especially those who lost their lives. People like late M.K.O Abiola, late Kudirat Abiola, people from the east, north, south and west. Even the present president of Nigeria, Alhaji Bola Ahmed Tinubu also fought for democracy. We must give them kudos where they did well.

“But the question now is, if they are doing their best now to make people feel the impact of democracy. We know that the answer is NO! But the politicians we have today have forgotten that people died for the democracy they are benefiting from today. They should see that they are not the only people enjoying democracy today, asking Nigerians to be patience while they are living extravagant wasteful life”.

Laying specific emphasis on the need to be involved in the democratic processes having watched, observed and realized how the nation is crashing and the economy crumbling that food is now going beyond the reach of an average Nigerian, “It’s quite unfortunate that in a nation of over 200 million population, only less than 29% are involved in election and that is why we have what we have today. People always say “I am not involved in election because all politicians are the same.” The fact is when you don’t vote you give the wrong people more opportunities, you allow people that are not supposed to be in government to impose themselves and when they are in government we all suffer it. So instead of us to continue to suffer in our nation, we must improve in terms of the number of those participating in elections, especially the younger generation.

“If you are not voting you are part of the problems of this country. You are part of those who allow the wrong leaders impose themselves on the country. Those who are not voting have no moral right to complain when things are not going on well. We must be well involved and that is how we can change our nation.

“We must elect leaders who will represent us well from president, to lawmakers, to governors, to governors, to House of Assembly to even Councilors. Those who will work and not those who will just give out peanuts during election and end up not doing well.

“In 2023 we made an attempt and we almost took power from this bourgeoisie and that was a good attempt. We can still do it, let’s keep it up. Don’t be discouraged.

“I am Comrade Faduri Oluwadare Joseph aka Fadojoe, the leader of Rescue Movement for New Nigeria. I still believe in new Nigeria and I still believe that one day we will rescue our dear country. Happy democracy day to all my fellow Nigerians both home and abroad”, he concluded.

Breaking: Uba Sani’s Free School Feeding is Unbeatable — Arewa Group

A group under the auspices of Arewa Educational Advancement Forum has commended Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State for running what it described as “unbeatable free boarding school feeding programme” in the region.

Chairman of the Forum Hajiya Rabi Haroun made the group’s verdict known in Kaduna at their Annual General Meeting (AGM).

She explained that the group’s independent findings have confirmed that Kaduna State is currently feeding about 25,000 students in 51 boarding schools across the 23 local governments.

“This programme involves serving three square meals daily, amounting to a significant 20 million meals annually, with a projected expenditure of approximately N3.5 billion each year”, she further explained.

The Forum expressed confidence in the ability of the governor to “make a big difference with such a very transparent school feeding programme, effectively supervised by hardworking, competent aides”.

It would be recalled that Governor Uba Sani ensured that the State’s education sector got the lion share of the 2024 budgetary allocations.

Minimum Wage : Northern Group Replies NLC over Attack on Akume

Northern Coalition for Democracy and Good Governance (NOCODGOG )has replied the Nigerian Labour Congress over recent attack on the personality of the Secretary of Federal Government, Mr George Akume .

Mr. Akume had declared that he cannot afford to pay each of his four drivers N100, 000 as salary in a month.

But in reaction,the Nigerian Labour Congress via press statement issued on Friday said, it was “disheartening” that the SGF, a high ranking government official would make statement to trivialise the genuine grievances of Nigerian workers, when he said, he can’t afford to pay his four drivers N100,000 each as salary.

According to the group in the statement signed by Comrade Abdullahi Baffa Ringim and Comrade Andrew Bartholomew Rufus , the NLC’s reaction was undoubtedly grossly insensitive and inconsiderate to the personality someone,who was a former Governor; former Senator and the current SGF.

The further reads:”We know Akume as a patriot and a sensitive Nigerian,who considers the reality on ground rather than playing to the gallery.He was just being honest by making such statement over lingering matter of minimum wage for workers .

“The statement Akume made was because he didn’t steal public funds while in positions of authority held over the years. It is only corrupt leaders and thieves that afford to pay such unrealistic demands by Labour unions.

“We also deemed unacceptable for NLC to express disappointment over Akume’s comments, where the SGF described the “legitimate and constitutionally protected industrial action” as a “treasonable felony” and “economic sabotage” .

It asked, “what is “deeply troubling” that has undermined the spirit of constructive dialogue necessary for resolving the ongoing issues with the realistic statement made by the SGF”

“We make bold to say , Akume not among those who loot our treasury around the country, those who diverted public resources meant for hospitals and schools, padded budgets and inflated contracts including those who steal trillions of naira in the name of subsidy are the real economic saboteurs who commit treasonable felony.

While stating that the SGF is not one those NLC described people paying personal staff “starvation wages”,the group said considerations must be given to background of leaders to reach conclusion.

“The SGF during his as Governor of Benue State was not committed to regular payments workers,but also an advocate their rights and welfare.”it added .

UBA SANI: ONE OF THOSE MAKING HISTORY/ONE OF THE BEST PERFORMING GOVERNORS

By Comrade Musa Mohammed

The Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani is one of those making history, developing his state and building bridges. He is one of the best performing governors. He is deepening stakeholding who others should emulate .

I know Uba Sani as a man who carries his people along. A very generous, highly principled and passionate person. He is somebody who believes in the corporate existence of Nigeria.

He opens new frontiers in which he uses projects and programmes to improve the quality of life of his people.

Uba Sani is Indeed, working separately in Kaduna state and attracting the admiration of the citizens.
Without fear of contradiction.

“I have enjoyed the admiration of many because of his practical and pragmatic approach to life and politics.
“Uba Sani have a heart that’s always willing to excel”.

The people of Kaduna state should appreciate Senator Uba Sani because, in one year, we have seen a record of performance by the way he has changed the face of the state.

Governor Uba Sani has shown that the interest of the people of Kaduna is his interest.

We are happy to identify and associate with Governor Uba Sani.

Governor Uba Sani’s administration surpassed the annual good governance target it set while assuming office in May 29th, 2023.

When Uba Sani assumed office in May 29th, 2023 as the Executive Governor of Kaduna state, he had benchmarks and deliverables according to each sectors. His team sets milestones to achieve in education, health, infrastructures, ICT, agriculture, youth and women empowerments among others.

So, governor Uba Sani i can boost and say he performed beyond his plans.

The opposition PDP are still nursing the wound of their electoral defeat. So the party is ashamed to see the positive changes the APC led administration under the able leadership of Senator Uba Sani are recording in Kaduna state. The achievements are there for all to see.

There is no doubt that Uba Sani’s one year in office has witnessed the conceptualisation and commencement of major projects in all sectors that are capable of transforming the economy of Kaduna State and giving the people a new lease of life. A critical look at some of the sectors would buttress the fact that Uba Sani’s reign will change the course of history of the State.

Notable among the Uba Sani’s projects and programmes are:

SEMI-URBAN ROAD INFRASTRUCTURE: Governor Uba Sani has performed groundbreaking for the reconstruction of a 6KM asphaltic road from Rafin Guza to Hayin Na’iya to Malali Gabas to Kukumaki linking the existing ongoing road construction at KASU Permanent Site.

In the Governor’s words: “Although our administration’s central policy thrust is Rural Transformation, we are also giving priority attention to the upgrade of infrastructure in semi-urban and urban areas in Kaduna State. We shall ensure that development reaches all parts of our state.”

The contract for this important road project which has been awarded to Thinklab Group Ltd will be supervised by the Kaduna State Roads Agency (KADRA). This road will re-energize commercial activities in Rafin Guza, Hayin Naiya, Malalin Gabas, Kukumaki and the KASU permanent site areas. It will also create job opportunities for the citizens.

Governor Senator Uba Sani, has initiated the construction of a 13km access road connecting Turawa to Dinya through Da’a Kurungupi and Kadage in Soba LGA. This reflects the Governor’s commitment to enhancing socio-economic infrastructure in rural areas by constructing road and drainage networks throughout rural local government headquarters.

Rural Transformation Agenda: Gov. Uba inaugurates a 6.5km Road in Kaura.

In a significant move to boost agricultural efficiency, the Governor of Kaduna State, Senator Uba Sani, has commissioned a new 6.5-kilometre asphalt feeder road connecting the Tachira – Kadarko, Kaura Local Government Area to streamline the transportation of agricultural produce to markets and bolstering farmers’ earnings.

The Governor, articulated his government’s commitment to enhancing the socio-economic framework in rural areas by construction of road and drainage networks across rural local government headquarters, complemented by solar-powered street lighting to prolong economic and social activities into the evening hours as well as fortify security measures.

Under Governor Sani’s leadership, the State has undertaken the ambitious task of renovating and constructing over 50 roads, spanning an impressive 678 kilometers across Kaduna’s three senatorial zones.

In the last one year, the administration has completed some roads while others are at various stages of completion.

Key undertakings in this infrastructure drive include:

• The 5.2-kilometer refurbishment of the Dan-makwarwa to Hunkuyi road in Kudan LGA.
• The 13-kilometer overhaul of the Wambai-Anchau-Kunkumi road in Ikara LGA.
• The 5.2-kilometer upgrade of the Kwanar Narbi-Jura-Maresu road in Lere LGA.
• The new 11-kilometer Gnami – Lasanta – Kuchikau – Iddah village road in Kagarko LGA.
• The 9-kilometer Gwantu to Gani Madaki road in Sanga LGA.
• The 8-kilometer T.C Dem – Kumkum Daji – Zakwa Garaje Road in Kaura LGA.
• The 22.5-kilometer Gwantu – Kibam – Godogodo road.
• The 8-kilometer feeder road at Flour Mill by Zunuruk in Jema’a LGA.
• The extensive 35-kilometer Gadan Gayan – Gwaraji – Kujama junction road, linking Igabi to Chikun LGA.

Rural Transformation Agenda: Gov. Uba inaugurates a 9km Road in Kubau.

In a significant move to boost agricultural efficiency, the Governor of Kaduna State, Senator Uba Sani, has commissioned a new 9-kilometer feeder road connecting Zuntu, Falanke, Karreh, and Lahadin within the Kubau Local Government Area to streamline the transportation of agricultural produce to markets and bolstering farmers’ earnings.

The Governor, articulated his government’s commitment to enhancing the socio-economic framework in rural areas by construction of road and drainage networks across rural local government headquarters, complemented by solar-powered street lighting to prolong economic and social activities into the evening hours as well as fortify security measures.

Under Governor Sani’s leadership, the State has undertaken the ambitious task of renovating and constructing close to 50 roads, spanning an impressive 639.5 kilometers across Kaduna’s three senatorial zones.

Key undertakings in this infrastructure drive include:

• The 5.2-kilometer refurbishment of the Dan-makwarwa to Hunkuyi road in Kudan LGA.
• The 13-kilometer overhaul of the Wambai-Anchau-Kunkumi road in Ikara LGA.
• The 5.2-kilometer upgrade of the Kwanar Narbi-Jura-Maresu road in Lere LGA.
• The new 11-kilometer Gnami – Lasanta – Kuchikau – Iddah village road in Kagarko LGA.
• The 9-kilometer Gwantu to Gani Madaki road in Sanga LGA.
• The 8-kilometer T.C Dem – Kumkum Daji – Zakwa Garaje Road in Kaura LGA.
• The 22.5-kilometer Gwantu – Kibam – Godogodo road.
• The 8-kilometer feeder road at Flour Mill by Zunuruk in Jema’a LGA.
• The extensive 35-kilometer Gadan Gayan – Gwaraji – Kujama junction road, linking Igabi to Chikun LGA.

The road projects reflect Governor Uba Sani’s dedication to empowering rural farmers, aiding them in scaling up from subsistence farming to more substantial, medium-scale agricultural operations, marking a year of progress under his governance.

The road projects reflect Governor Uba Sani’s dedication to empowering rural farmers, aiding them in scaling up from subsistence farming to more substantial, medium-scale agricultural operations, marking a year of progress under his governance.

Senator Uba Sani has officially kicked off the distribution of agricultural inputs and equipment to farmers in Ikara Local Government Area (LGA).

The initiative is part of the “Tallafin Noma: A Koma Gona”(Get Back to Farm) programme, which aims to enhance sustainable livelihoods through social interventions and economic empowerment.

This distribution will cover the entire Zone 1 LGA, with other zones being flagged off in the coming days.

Also flag off the distribution of agricultural inputs and equipment to farmers in kafanchan.

Governor Sani’s administration has been dedicated to improving the educational landscape by upgrading school infrastructure, enhancing teacher training, and providing essential learning resources.
Key achievements in the education sector under Governor Uba Sani’s leadership include:

1. Construction of 2,326 new classrooms across the state’s 23 local government areas.
2. Renovation of 707 additional classrooms.
3. Distribution of over 34,000 pieces of furniture for pupils and teachers.
4. Implementation of reduced tuition fees in all state-run higher education institutions.

As part of activities to celebrate the one-year anniversary of the Senator Uba Sani administration in Kaduna State, Deputy Governor Dr Hadiza Sabuwa Balarabe today commissioned two blocks of 12 classrooms each, totaling 24 classrooms, at LGEA Primary School Rafin Guza in Kaduna North Local Government. The commissioning ceremony highlighted the administration’s dedication to revamping school infrastructure throughout the state.

The kaduna state government emphasized the transformative power of education, stating that, “Education has the ability to open doors, break down barriers, and pave the way for a brighter future.” She highlighted the administration’s efforts to provide a conducive learning environment for every child in Kaduna State, including the construction of 2,326 new classrooms accommodating 93,040 pupils and the provision of 30,742 two-seater desks seating 61,484 pupils[1].

• Distribution of 847,092 textbooks
• ⁠Distribution of 187,500 exercise books and;
• ⁠34,043 sets of uniforms and other learning and teaching materials as part of Governor Uba Sani’ efforts to empower educators and provide a conducive learning environment for students.

Commissioned a 48-room student hostel at the Kafanchan Campus of the Kaduna State College of Nursing and Midwifery.

Governor Sani’s administration has been dedicated to improving the educational landscape by upgrading school infrastructure, enhancing teacher training, and providing essential learning resources.
Key achievements in the education sector under Governor Uba Sani’s leadership include:

1. Construction of 2,326 new classrooms across the state’s 23 local government areas.
2. Renovation of 707 additional classrooms.
3. Distribution of over 34,000 pieces of furniture for pupils and teachers.
4. Implementation of reduced tuition fees in all state-run higher education institutions.

construction site of the Technical and Vocational Skills Acquisition City in Samarun Kataf, Zangon Kataf LGA.

The construction of Technical and Vocational Skills Acquisition Cities in Rigachikun, Soba, and Samaru Kataf, covering the state’s three senatorial districts.

These ambitious projects aim to transform Kaduna State into an IT hub, creating business opportunities and employment prospects while positioning the state as a leading knowledge economy in Nigeria.

Once fully operational, the centers will have the capacity to graduate hundreds of trainees each quarter, providing them with appropriate certifications. The Kaduna State Vocational and Technology Skills Cities will offer training and certifications in various fields, including:

1. International Certifications: Microsoft, CISCO, Huawei
2. Oil & Gas: Welding and Fabrication, Articulated Vehicle Driving, Automobile Gas Conversion
3. Automotive Mechatronics
4. Solar Power Installation
5. Electrical Installation
6. Tiling
7. POP Making
8. Carpentry and Joinery
9. Fashion and Design
10. Aluminum Fabrication
11. Refrigeration and Air Conditioning

Governor Sani extends medical outreach to 3 Local Government Area, launched a Free Community Medical Outreach initiative for the Makarfi, Ikara, and Kudan Local Government Areas. This initiative aims to provide high-quality healthcare to the people of Kaduna.

The outreach is a response to the unique healthcare needs of rural communities, aiming to deliver critical medical services directly to their doorstep.

This programme is conducted on a quarterly basis, rotating through the various geo-political zones within the state.

The outreach aims to benefit approximately 3,000 individuals over its three-day duration, offering complimentary healthcare services including:

• Comprehensive medical examinations
• General Out-Patient Department (GOPD) consultations
• Various surgical procedures, from minor to intermediate complexity
• Ophthalmological (eye care) services
• Health education sessions

In January 2024, the Kaduna State Government, in collaboration with Qatar Charity, launched the first quarter of the programme to enhance healthcare access and reduce financial strain by providing free eye care and surgeries for 3,600 underprivileged individuals across the state.
The program was held at Hajia Gambo Sawaba Memorial Hospital (Zone One), Yusuf Dantsoho Memorial Hospital (Zone Two), and Sir Patrick Ibrahim Yakowa Memorial Hospital (Zone Three)

to boost accessability to healthcare, governor Uba Sani inaugurated the new Maternal, Child Nutrition, and Adolescent Care Corners at the Primary Health Centre in Gidan Daji, Millennium City, Chikun Local Government Area.

This modern facility is equipped with the latest medical equipment and staffed by a team of highly skilled medical professionals. It will offer comprehensive services that include maternal and child healthcare, vaccinations, treatment for common diseases, malnutrition prevention and care, as well as educational programs on health.

Ensuring access to diagnostic healthcare services for all, especially the vulnerable.

Governor Uba Sani has significantly revamped the “Lab on Wheels” programme.

This is through the provision of consistent logistic support to ensure optimal use and benefit by the people of Kaduna State.

Each week, communities across Kaduna state, are provided with this doorstep diagnostic healthcare service.

Addititonally, Governor Sani commissioned the Primary Health Centre in Ungwan Muazu, Sabon Gari West, Kaduna South as part of resolves to ensure that all individuals, regardless of their social status, have access to quality healthcare services.

The commissioned Primary HealthCare Centers are part of the additional 255 PHCs currently undergoing upgrades, reconstruction, and renovation.

Under Governor Uba Sani’s leadership, healthcare has been a top priority, with significant efforts made to enhance the sector. Here are some key achievements of Governor Sani’s administration over the past year:

1. Distribution of state-of-the-art medical equipment across 290 PHCs.
2. Full enactment of the 2014 Consolidated Medical Salary Scale (CONMESS) for the Association of Resident Doctors in the Kaduna State Ministry of Health.
3. Hiring 89 medical doctors to address staffing shortages identified in 2017, following committee recommendations.
4. Renovation, reconstruction, and enhancement of six general hospitals, with two in each of the three senatorial districts in the state.

These initiatives, among others, were launched by Governor Uba Sani’s administration to boost health workers’ morale and improve the quality of healthcare available to the people of Kaduna. The goal is to ensure that every Kaduna resident has a primary healthcare center within one kilometer of their home.

In a significant move to boost investment in the mining sector, Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, has commissioned a state-of-the-art $2 Million Lithium Processing Plant in Kangimi, Igabi Local Government Area.

The plant, a joint venture between the Kaduna State Government and Ming Xin Mineral Separation Nigeria Ltd, boasts an impressive initial capacity of 1,500 metric tonnes per day.

Key Highlights:

1. Job Creation: The project is expected to create over three thousand job opportunities, benefiting both the Kuriga mining site and the Kangimi processing plant.
2. Investment: The current investment stands at $20 million, with plans to increase it to $25 million within the next two years.

Insecurity:
The Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani has donated 150 Hilux trucks and 500 motorcycles to security operatives to curb crimes in the state.

it is safe to say that the Governor has redefined governance, taking sustainable development and advancing kaduna state beyond mere promises. For him, the era of abandoned projects was over in Kaduna, because what we are witnessing is a regime of initiating and delivering quality projects skewed towards leaving behind, an enduring legacy for Kaduna and it’s citizenry.

CSOs Pull Out of Tomorrow’s NLC,TUC Nationwide Strike
… Say Strike will cause more economic hardship

As the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) embark on a nationwide strike over inability of the tripartite committee to agree on the new minimum wage and hike in electricity tariff commences tomorrow, a Coalition of Civil Society Organisations have decided to pulled out of the strike .

The Coalition of Civil Society Organisations said the decision to pull out was taken out of considerations that the current economic situation and untold hardship facing Nigerians, as any nation strike now might degenerate into anarchy and make things worse.

The Nigeria Labour unions on Friday declared an indefinite nationwide strike, starting on Monday, June 3, 2024, due to the Federal Government’s refusal to increase the proposed minimum wage above N60,000.

But the CSOs in the press State statement gave reasons the labour unions should consider what the Federal uad offered on grounds that : ” A few percentage in Nigeria are the only one that are working and accept what the federal has offered.

In the press statement jointly signed by the National Coordinator and Secretary Dr. Mansir Jaafar Ndagi and Mr.Biodun Dele, the Coalition of CSOs cautioned the labour unions against should not jacking up minimum wage to the rate that the state governments will not be able to afford the pay.

“The fear arising from another rate of inflation should be matter for condition, should labour added money beyond the reasonable level.

” We are urging Federal government to increase the numbers of people that are giving conditional cash transfer,who are not in the working category'”. it added .

Meanwhile ,the CSOs urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to intervene Toda to avert the indefinite strike action scheduled to start on Monday.

It however, appealed to the labour unions to shelve strike action immediately and go back to negotiating table to continue to discuss with FG with a mind set that majority of Nigerians are not civil servants.