Utomi Tasks Buhari On Pay Cut For Politicians

Former presidential candidate of Social Democratic Mega Party and political economist, Professor Pat Utomi on Friday charged the incoming administration of Gen Muhammadu Buhari (rtd) to radically slash the cost of running political offices in Nigeria.

Utomi said this while speaking with Newsmen in Lagos on the plight of Nigerian workers who joined other workers across the globe to celebrate 2015 May Day celebration.

He added that there was urgent need for a new approach to labour relations in Nigeria.

Utomi said the country, especially the incoming administration should set a new agenda for labour in which the rules of the game is understood by all.

He said, “We need a system of collective bargaining which entails appropriate wealth distribution for all.

“There should be an opportunity for workers both in the private and public sectors to recognise that the economy is a partnership that can create greater wealth when fairly distributed.

“International and domestic capital must respect the fair due to labour as a partner rather than see it as a threat.

“This is the fastest way to guarantee economic growth. Labour must get its fair due because it is the peoples sweat that create wealth.”

According to him, leadership must be cost- effective adding that there is need for Nigerian leaders to do away with lavish comfort at the detriment of its workers.

“The President of Indonesia rides bicycle to work while the President of Uruguay uses a 30 year old Beatles.

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Deji Sadiq, a.k.a DEJI OF LAGOS is a LASU trained Economist turned freelance journalist, a Blogger, an information strategist, a public affairs analyst and a committed activist with a passion for equal opportunities.