Senate confirms 6 persons as commissioners for RMAFC.

The Senate, on Tuesday, confirmed the appointment of the nominations of six persons as commissioners for the Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC).

This followed the presentation and consideration of the report of the Senate Committee on National Planning and Economic Affairs during plenary.

Chairman of the committee, Sen. Yahaya Abdullahi who presented the report said that the committee was confident that the nominees possessed the requisite knowledge.

“We are convinced of their suitability,” he said.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that those confirmed are Bello Wamakko, Sokoto; Hadizatu Mustapha, Borno; Sen. Marafa Abba, Taraba; Ahmed Hassan, Adamawa; Bob Inafa, Bayelsa and Gboyega Oladele, Osun.

In his remarks, Deputy Senate President, Jibrin Barau who presided over the plenary said that the appointment of the nominees was a call to serve the nation.

“Insensitive and Unjust” — Falana Slams Proposed Pay Rise for Politicians Amid Widespread Poverty

Renowned human rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN), has criticized the proposed salary increase for political office holders, describing it as “highly insensitive” given Nigeria’s harsh economic climate.

Speaking on Channels TV’s Sunrise Daily, Falana argued that the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) failed to consider the plight of ordinary Nigerians, especially with over 133 million citizens living in multidimensional poverty, according to the National Bureau of Statistics.

“It is insensitive for any government agency, particularly the RMAFC, to suggest an upward review of politicians’ emoluments when the majority of our people are suffering,” Falana stressed.

His remarks come amid growing public outcry over the government’s handling of economic hardship, fuel subsidy removal, and widening inequality.

‘Wrong Timing,’ Joe Abah Faults Proposed Pay Rise For Politicians

Former Bureau of Public Enterprises DG, Joe Abah, has criticised the planned review of salaries for political office holders, describing the move as ill-timed and insensitive.

Speaking on Sunrise Daily, Abah said the government had not shown fiscal discipline, citing Nigeria’s largest-ever cabinet and the proliferation of agencies. He argued that announcing pay increases for politicians amid economic hardship and a new ₦70,000 minimum wage sends the wrong signal.

He also highlighted distortions in the public sector pay system, stressing that they must be addressed before any salary adjustments.

The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) recently said politicians’ earnings, unchanged since 2008, were “inadequate and outdated.” But the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) rejected the proposal, calling it insensitive and warning it could worsen poverty and inequality.

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Newsbrief: NLC Urges FG to Halt Salary Review for Political Office Holders

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called on the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) to suspend its proposed salary review for political office holders, describing it as “insensitive, unjust, and inequitable.”

NLC President Joe Ajaero criticized the move for deepening the gap between civil servants and politicians, highlighting that President Bola Tinubu earns ₦1.5m monthly while ministers earn less than ₦1m—a figure unchanged since 2008. He demanded public disclosure of current salaries and the benchmark for the proposed increase, warning that proceeding could worsen poverty and social inequality in Nigeria.

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Workers’ Group Condemns Planned Salary Hike For Politicians
August 24, 2025

The Solidarity Network for Workers’ Rights (SNWR) has slammed the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission’s (RMAFC) plan to increase salaries for the President, governors, legislators, and other political office holders, calling it a “callous insult” to Nigerians.

SNWR said the proposal comes amid rising inflation, poverty, and strikes by workers demanding fair wages, accusing the government of rewarding politicians while neglecting ordinary citizens. It urged labour unions, students, and civil groups to mobilise protests to resist the move.

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BREAKING: PDP Slams Proposal to Increase Salaries of Politicians Amid Economic Hardship

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has criticized the proposal by the Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) to increase the salaries of political office holders.

The opposition party described the move as “insensitive and unjustifiable”, especially at a time when millions of Nigerians are grappling with the harsh realities of inflation, unemployment, and rising cost of living.

According to the PDP, the government should be more focused on providing relief to ordinary citizens, creating jobs, and stabilizing the economy rather than prioritizing pay raises for politicians.

The party further warned that such a decision could deepen public distrust in leadership and widen the gap between leaders and the masses.


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Hungry masses: Nigerians reject pay rise for Tinubu, Shettima, Akpabio, others.

The Nigerian Government is considering an upward review of salaries for political office holders, following concerns that their current earnings are inadequate and outdated.

The Chairman of the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), Mohammed Shehu, disclosed this at a press briefing in Abuja on Monday.

Shehu noted that President Bola Tinubu presently earns N1.5 million monthly, while ministers receive less than N1 million figures that have remained unchanged since 2008.

“You are paying the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria N1.5 million a month, with a population of over 200 million people. Everybody believes that it is a joke,” he said.

He further argued that the disparity between political office holders and heads of federal agencies was unjustifiable, pointing out that some agency chiefs earn up to twenty times more than ministers or even the Attorney-General of the Federation.

However, the move has stirred fresh controversy in a country where workers are still demanding a living wage, with millions of Nigerians struggling under inflation and rising poverty.

Observers believe the development has reopened debate about leadership, public trust, and the true cost of governance in Africa’s largest democracy.

DAILY POST reports that although the minimum wage in Nigeria is currently pegged at N70,000 per month, as approved by the federal government and some state governments, not all states have implemented it, especially for local government workers and primary school teachers.