Nigerian hip-hop artist and songwriter Eedris Turayo Abdulkareem, aka Eedris Abdulkareem, has weighed in on the contentious issue of the minimum wage tussle between the labor unions and the federal government.
In a recent video interview with Sahara TV, Abdulkareem delivered a powerful message, urging the government to rethink its stance on the minimum wage.
The rapper highlighted the current economic struggles and skyrocketing prices of essential commodities, painting a bleak picture of the daily realities faced by ordinary Nigerians.
He emphasized that if the government is unwilling to meet the workers' demand for a minimum wage of N350,000, then it's only fair that senators and members of the House of Representatives take a pay cut to N65,000, as proposed.
In a bold statement, Abdulkareem declared, "If you cannot pay the workers N350,000, then let Senators and members of the House of Representatives take the N65,000 that you are proposing."
His words sparked a heated debate on social media, with many Nigerians echoing his sentiment and calling for greater accountability from their leaders.
The video has garnered widespread attention, with viewers eager to share their thoughts on this critical issue. The question remains: will Eedris Abdulkareem's message resonate with the powers that be? Only time will tell. For now, his words have sparked a much-needed conversation about fairness and equality in Nigeria.
Watch the full video here to see Eedris Abdulkareem's impassioned plea for change. Share your thoughts and opinions in the comments below!