Tinubu’s Government is More Concerned with Politicians’ Salaries than Nigerians’ Survival   BBC pigeon Tinubu’s Government Pushes for Higher Salaries for Politicians While Nigerians Suffer The Nigerian government, under President Bola Tinubu and the ruling APC, is moving to review and possibly increase the salaries of politicians—including the president, ministers, governors, and lawmakers. This decision has sparked widespread anger across the country. The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), led by Mohammed Shehu, argues that politicians’ current salaries are “too small, unrealistic, and outdated.” According to him, President Tinubu earns ₦1.5 million monthly (around $977), while ministers take home less than ₦1 million. Shehu insists these amounts are not enough for leaders overseeing a country of over 200 million people. He compared this with heads of agencies and the Central Bank Governor, who reportedly earn 10–20 times more than ministers or the Atto...