Controversial Nasarawa-based journalist Mukhtar Wakeel has expressed his opinion that a family can manage the N70,500 minimum wage if the man avoids having extramarital affairs.
In a post on his Facebook page that has sparked widespread reactions, mostly condemnations from Nigerians, he stated that the recently approved minimum wage by the federal government should be sufficient for a family.
"N70,500 minimum wage is manageable if you avoid extramarital relationships. I come in peace," he wrote.
He made this comment following reports that the Nasarawa State Government had approved N70,500 as the new minimum wage for state workers.
Nigerians on social media have responded to his comment, with many critiquing his stance amidst the economic challenges faced by Nigerians.
See some social media reactions below
“N70,000 minimum wage is manageable if you avoid side chicks.”
— Nigeria Stories (@NigeriaStories) December 1, 2024
~ Veteran Nigerian journalist, Mukhtar Wakeel pic.twitter.com/5OiSIl4E3q
See as he keep face like T-pain
— SANCTUS (@mrsanctus01) December 1, 2024
The keep on making promises the can't keep on with
He's trying to say the money would be enough only if they aren't irresponsible. God have mercy. They should ask him if 70k will be enough for him
— DUCHESS👸🏻OF👸🏻LEKKI (@Faithysia_blunt) December 1, 2024
How I wish they can let him leave office and let him depend on that 70k for six months
— Ayomilekan (@Mrlekan213) December 1, 2024
To feed his family with it
Nigerian leaders and KOLs are now content creators, nothing anyone will tell me@pikaso_me screenshot this
— Extreme (@umfon1) December 1, 2024
As an adult a manageable meal will cost you 2k per day.
— Osaro PhD, Csu. (@OfficiaEdoOsasB) December 2, 2024
Which means one or two square meal per day (1-0-1).
N2000×30= N60,000 feeding only.
No transportation, no airtime, no data, no medical check-up, no clothing, no fuel for generator added, no water bills.
E get some people wey God suppose first punish for this life sha!!! If minimum wage can't buy a bag of rice then it's meaningless
— Tee_T (@bubblez77777) December 1, 2024
Omo! The kind of things we hear from our politicians ehn😂😂😂
— Olufocus💧🦋 (@olufocus16) December 1, 2024
Them dey give us comic relief steady🤣
