“It Can Never Be My Boss” – Reactions as Company Increases Staff Salaries Because Of Fuel Subsidy

A young man uploaded a message from his company’s Facebook page, stating that staff salaries have been increased because of the fuel subsidy.

For few days now, Nigeria has been in disruption when the country’s current president, Bola Tinubu, announced the withdrawal of fuel subsidy.

Several fuel stations increased their petroleum products from N150 and N200 to N500-1000 within a few hours after the announcement.

The company’s director informed employees that their salaries would be increased beginning in June to offset the effects of the elimination of fuel subsidy.

Part of the message reads: “We understand the economic situation of the country, especially with the high transportation cost. We will try to augment everyone’s pay while paying this month’s salary at least to cushion the impact of fuel subsidy removal.”

Some social media users have expressed shock and have applauded the boss of the company.

@TiredZoey said: “It can never be my boss. I had to bring up the issue yesterday and man was crying how he doesn’t have money to sort that. I am like ehnnn? For pharmacy wey I dey foresee all its income and outcome and can boldly say we can sort that without shaking? Man was just staring.”

@__nhyira__ asked: “Vacancy dey?“