GUBER CANDIDATE PROMISES N500,000 MINIMUM WAGE FOR WORKERS
Accord Party (AP) gubernatorial candidate for Kebbi State, Muhammad Bunza, has promised to implement a N500,000 minimum wage for state workers if elected into office.
According to a report by Our Heritage Reporter, Mr Bunza made this pledge on Saturday during the Candidates Engagement Forum, an event hosted by the Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Kebbi Council.
The governorship hopeful criticized current government policies, stating that workers’ current take-home pay fails to reflect economic realities. He argued that these unpopular decisions have subjected civil servants to severe trauma, hardship, and a growing sense of hopelessness.
Mr Bunza asserted that Nigeria possesses ample resources to provide a “living wage” rather than just a minimum wage.
He remarked that workers are currently treated like slaves by those in authority and promised that a N500,000 baseline would restore dignity and significantly improve welfare for the workforce, which he described as the engine room of national development.
Clarifying his political motives, Mr Bunza maintained that his candidacy is aimed at liberating the people of Kebbi State rather than personal aggrandisement.
Security stands out as another top priority for his proposed administration. He alleged that the country’s current security architecture primarily protects those in power from crimes like kidnapping, while failing the general public. He vowed to aggressively confront banditry and kidnapping to restore peace and hope to the state.
Beyond wages and security, Mr Bunza outlined plans to transform Kebbi into a major agricultural hub by introducing innovative governance strategies that move away from conventional, stagnant approaches.
Finally, the candidate promised comprehensive reforms in the health sector to curb medical tourism. His plan includes upgrading state hospitals with modern facilities and ensuring a steady, free supply of medications for both urban and rural patients
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