NLC kicks against proposed salaries’ increase for political office holders.

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has kicked against the Revenue Mobilization, Allocation and Fiscal Commission's (RMAFC) proposed salary increase for political office holders. 

NLC President, Joe Ajaero, in a statement issued on Sunday, described the move as "insensitive, unjust, and inequitable," arguing that it will widen the gap between civil servants and political office holders.

Ajaero noted that the proposal ignores the huge perks and advantages already enjoyed by political office holders, coming at a time of salary freeze and economic hardship. 

He recalled previous wage reviews, where civil servants received less than 50% increases, while political office holders saw increases exceeding 800%.

The NLC is, therefore, demanding that the current earnings of all political office holders be made public, along with the benchmark for the proposed review. 

Ajaero called on RMAFC to put the exercise on hold, warning that it could trigger widespread discontent in the country.

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