…By Joseph Benjamin for TDPel Media.
The organization argues that it is unfair to expect ordinary Nigerians to make sacrifices for the country while political elites enjoy the nation’s resources.
Political Office Holders Should Lead by Example:
Additionally, they advocate for an inflation-proof increase in the minimum wage to N200,000 per month without any job cuts, as well as the provision of an unemployment allowance for young people without employment.
The YRC emphasizes the importance of taking action, such as mass rallies, protests, and strikes, to exert pressure and ensure the implementation of a new minimum wage regime by both the federal government, state governments, and private sector employers.