Sowore condemns ₦100,000 minimum wage as inadequate for Nigerian workers

Human rights activist Omoyele Sowore has criticized state governors' proposed ₦100,000 minimum wage, arguing the amount can barely purchase a bag of rice in today's Nigeria. In a statement released today, Sowore maintained the figure falls short of covering basic necessities like housing, transportation, healthcare, and education for workers nationwide. The governors reportedly made the proposal hours after Sowore and his allies suggested a 'living wage' for Nigerian workers. 'They understand the reality of economic hardships workers face, yet they continue to impose poverty wages while living lavishly at public expense,' the statement read. The minimum wage debate comes as Nigerian workers face rising living costs with inflationary pressures affecting basic commodities nationwide. Will the ₦100,000 figure be accepted by labor unions, or will workers demand a more substantial increase to match current economic realities?

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/05/30/n100000-cant-sustain-workers-sowore-faults-governors-wage-proposal/