Reactions as Tinubu assures civil servants of upward salary review

 

President, Bola Tinubu, on Monday hinted that his administration is planning a review of civil servants salaries.

Some of the civil servants who spoke with Mega Icon Magazine expressed their views as regards the presidents’ comments.

According to Olumide Akomolafe, he expressed his optimism that the present administration will fulfil all its electoral promises, urging President Tinubu to do what is required as early as possible.

Others spoke unilaterally, asking the president not only to fulfil his promises to the civil servants, but also improve their welfare as well as develop them for optimal productivity.

The president gave the assurance on Monday evening during his national broadcast, where he specifically spoke about the country’s economy.

He noted that the move is part of efforts to cushion the impact of the removal of petroleum subsidy, which has triggered a hike in the price of the commodity.

“In the same vein, we are also working in collaboration with the Labour unions to introduce a new national minimum wage for workers. I want to tell our workers this: your salary review is coming.

“Once we agree on the new minimum wage and general upward review, we will make budget provisions for it for immediate implementation,” he said.

Tinubu also commended some private organisations that have reviewed employees’ salaries.

“I want to use this opportunity to salute many private employers in the Organised Private Sector who have already implemented general salary review for employees,” the president added.