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The chairman of the Trade Union Congress has criticized former President Olusegun Obasanjo, stating that his istration performed below those of Muhammadu Buhari and Bola Tinubu in of workers' welfare, particularly regarding the minimum wage.


Speaking in a video shared by SYMFONI, the TUC chairman challenged Obasanjo’s recent remarks on the need for a living wage in Nigeria, questioning the former president’s own track record on the matter.

He pointed out that during Obasanjo’s tenure from 1999 to 2007, Nigerian workers did not enjoy a living wage.

"Former president Obasanjo talked about the fact that the last minimum wage should have been a living wage. That it is not a living wage that we negotiated. We looked at the person.


I mean, Obasanjo was telling us about a living wage, but President Obasanjo was the president in Nigeria between 1999 to 2007. Let's even leave the first one.

Within this period, what was Nigeria’s minimum wage? Did we have a living wage within this period? The answer clearly is no," he said.

The TUC chairman highlighted that in 1999, under Obasanjo, the minimum wage was just ₦3,500, and while it was increased to ₦5,500 in 2000, it remained stagnant for seven years until he left office in 2007.

He compared this to the economic realities of the time, noting that the exchange rate was between ₦120 and ₦140 per dollar, meaning the minimum wage was barely $40.


He further pointed out that despite Nigeria securing debt forgiveness during Obasanjo’s istration which reduced the burden of external debt servicing, the government still failed to review workers’ wages for several years.

The remarks have sparked debate, with many questioning Obasanjo’s moral standing to criticize recent istrations on labor issues.

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Mydn44 fergie001

Kids born yesterday will say he the best president

During his tenure.
NLC went on strike numerous time
ASSU went on strike numerous time
Governors were impeached by his order
Governor were suspended and SOE declared.
A sitting governor was kidnapped by his order
Fuel price was increased multiple time
Political opponents were jailed and killed.

He was the Alpha and omega....he determines who becomes Governor, senator, HOP .

Still yet some people from one region will say he is the best president in Nigeria so far.

Those one of us who were no longer kids knew how Nigeria was in 1999-2007 and it wasn't good. This man didn't construct any major road in the south for good 8yrs.

The TUC chairman highlighted that in 1999, under Obasanjo, the minimum wage was just ₦3,500, and while it was increased to ₦5,500 in 2000,

If Nigeria is a sane country, this useless TUC chairman should be arrested and prosecuted.

Minimum wage in year 2000 is equivalent to two 50kg bags of rice. A 50kg bag of rice was N2,500 then.

Today, minimum wage is 70k(lol), and it can't even buy a bag of rice.

But still he is better than Tinubu

Tinubu is doing great.

We will get to the promised land.

iampeterben:
But still he is better than Tinubu

Obj has no moral rights to criticize any president in Nigeria.

And you forgot that N3500 could buy four bags of rice at the time with a small change.

MadamExcellency:
And you forgot that N3500 could buy four bags of rice at the time with a small change.

Lol it could also buy a car and house.

3500 was so big and still yet most civil servant were living in face and face you.

MadamExcellency:
And you forgot that N3500 could buy four bags of rice at the time with a small change.

U re always a bloody lier.

50kg bag of rice was 2,500 naira in 2000 rose to 4000 naira in 2002.

All this ibo kids and little brain.

Bobodee09:
Kids born yesterday will say he the best president

During his tenure.
NLC went on strike numerous time
ASSU went on strike numerous time
Governors were impeached by his order
Governor were suspended and SOE declared.
A sitting governor was kidnapped by his order
Fuel price was increased multiple time
Political opponents were jailed and killed.

He was the Alpha and omega....he determines who becomes Governor, senator, HOP .

Still yet some people from one region will say he is the best president in Nigeria so far.

Those one of us who were no longer kids knew how Nigeria was in 1999-2007 and it wasn't good. This man didn't construct any major road in the south for good 8yrs.

Most federal schools shut.

University went on strike for years not months during his tenure.

Prominent politician were murdered.

He was the worst president ever and hypocrite.

Zonefree:

If Nigeria is a sane country, this useless TUC chairman should be arrested and prosecuted.

Minimum wage in year 2000 is equivalent to two 50kg bags of rice. A 50kg bag of rice was N2,500 then.

Today, minimum wage is 70k(lol), and it can't even buy a bag of rice.

Shebi nah only food you come this world come chop.

Could that get people good homes, cars, health care etc??


Most of you were kids that 1999-2007 so you can't understand what it was.


Most civil servant were living in face and face you.

Ok

Bobodee09:


Lol, it could also buy a car and house.

3500 was so big and still yet most civil servants were living in the face and face you.

You are just a baby with no working experience at the time. Btw, I was an elected Labour leader at the time. When you come online, just sit to learn.

Jonathan's N18000 could buy 2 bags of rice with a balance for other things.

Tinubu should just ignore all these noise.

The man is working, the results will come out soon.

I never knew this TUC president is this dumb.

Thiefobi1:


Most federal schools shut.

University went on strike for years not months during his tenure.

Prominent politician were murdered.

He was the worst president ever and hypocrite.

A man that will openly curse those who speak against him

A man who openly s political thuggery.

A man who openly told us "if you like vote...if you like don't vote his candidate will win"

A man openly disgrace and ridicule a serving IG.

A man who never respect court order.


It always how he thinks some of us have forgotten how he rule Nigeria during his tenure.

MadamExcellency:


You are just a baby with no working experience at the time. Btw, I was an elected Labour leader at the time. When you come online, just sit to learn.

Jonathan's N18000 could buy 2 bags of rice with a balance for other things.

60yr Madam Labour leader that was buying 4 bags of rice with 3500 in 2000....weldone oooo

People lie but this your own is a needless foolish lie.

Shior

Bobodee09:


Shebi nah only food you come this world come chop.

Could that get people good homes, cars, health care etc??


Most of you were kids that 1999-2007 so you can't understand what it was.


Most civil servant were living in face and face you.

So, 70k can get good homes, cars and health care today?

You're sick!

Bobodee09:


A man that will openly curse those who speak against him

A man who openly s political thuggery.

A man who openly told us "if you like vote...if you like don't vote his candidate will win"

A man openly disgrace and ridicule a serving IG.

A man who never respect court order.


It always how he thinks some of us have forgotten how he rule Nigeria during his tenure.

Obasanjo presidency was not in anyway different from a millitary regime.

The only change was replacing his army uniform with babaringa.

Zonefree:

So, 70k can get good homes, cars and health care today?

You're sick!

If your brain is actually functioning you will know the TUC are only calling out OBJ hypocrisy but ofcos most of you are headless chickens.


The headless mob even if a man is caught for murder they must find a way to blame tinubu leaving the murderer.

They should leave him alone.