NLC Faction commends Governor El-Rufai for Taking Salary Cut
The Nigerian Labour Congress has applauded the Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir el-Rufai, and his deputy, Barnabas Bala, for their decision to cut down their salaries and allowances by 50 per cent.
The statement read: We congratulate the Governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Nasir el- Rufai on his successful swearing in as the 22nd Governor of Kaduna State on Friday, May 29, 2015.
“We are particularly encouraged by the determination and commitment of Governor el-Rufai and his Deputy, Mr. Barnabas Bala Bantex, to lead by example by sacrificing 50 per cent of their salaries and allowances until the fiscal situation of the state improves.
“The crisis of compensation in Nigeria is made worse by the unacceptable gap between the prohibitive tax-free pay of legislators, governors and political office holders on one hand and miserable pay of public civil servants.”
