The Coalition of Northern Groups has urged President Bola Tinubu’s administration not to increase fuel prices to fund the proposed new national minimum wage The group believes that a fuel price hike would overburden Nigerian workers and worsen economic hardships The CNG suggested alternative funding methods such as reducing wasteful expenditure, tackling corruption PAY ATTENTION: Follow our WhatsApp channel to never miss out on the news that matters to you! The Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG) has issued a strong message to President Bola Tinubu’s administration, urging against any plans to increase fuel prices to fund the proposed new national minimum wage. The group’s national coordinator, Comrade Jamilu Aliyu Charanchi, spoke to Legit.ng on Friday, July 19.
Recall that on Thursday, July 18, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu announced N70,000 as the new minimum wage . Charanchi expressed its concerns, emphasizing the detrimental impact such a move would have on Nigerian workers and the broader population. Read also "Dark clouds gathering," Northern youths send crucial message to Tinubu over economic hardship PAY ATTENTION: Follow us on Instagram - get the most important news directly in your favourite app! CNG opposes possible fuel price hike Charanchi pointed out that raising the minimum wage amidst rising inflation, the devaluation of the naira , and ongoing economic crises will not solve the issues facing Nigerian workers.
The national coordinator expressed scepticism .