Outrage as Nigerian Senator’s Aide Quits Over Poor ₦20k Salary

Oluwatunbosun Awe, a longtime aide to Senator Olajide Ipinsagba, has stepped down from his position over a monthly salary of ₦20,000.

Awe, who began working with the senator in 2006 as a campaign secretary, went on to serve as a personal assistant and Ward Liaison Officer for Isowopo Ward 2 in Akoko North East LGA of Ondo State.

He cited the low and unsustainable pay as the reason for his resignation, noting that his repeated requests for a salary review were ignored.

The development has stirred mixed reactions online, while Senator Ipinsagba has yet to respond to the claims.

See some of the reactions below:

@iamPherz
It’s below the minimum wage, I understand

@adahobehira
Give me his contact, I can pay him constitutionally 70k minimum wage 😀

@iam_Puffbaby
20k or 200k

@ABMetaX_
Idk he resigned because he gets 20k or what?