- Former Nigerian Senator Shehu Sani warns that sacking 600,000 workers to implement the new minimum wage will lead to increased insecurity, crime, suic*de, and divorce rates
- Sani believes the mass sackings will exacerbate poverty and unemployment, having a ripple effect on the entire society
- He urges a more thoughtful approach to implementing the new minimum wage, prioritizing workers’ well-being and families
Former Nigerian Senator and respected public figure, Shehu Sani, has sounded a warning about the potential social consequences of states sacking 600,000 workers in order to implement the new minimum wage.
According to Sani, this move will increase the risk of insecurity, crime, and divorce rates in the country.
