Contrary to the news circulating on social media, the Presidency issued a clarification on Thursday stating that President Bola Tinubu has not given his approval for any salary increment for government officials.
A statement signed by Dele Alake, the Special Adviser to the President on Special Duties, Communication, and Strategy, emphasised that President Tinubu has not approved any salary increase, and no such proposal has been presented to him for consideration.
The presidential spokesperson advised Nigerians to ignore news that doesn’t come directly from the presidential office, as some people might be using it as a scheme to undermine the government.
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The president has not approved anything: Alake claims
The statement was released in response to reports that the Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation, and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) had approved a 114 per cent salary increase for the President, Vice President, elected federal and state political office holders, and judicial officers.
However, it was clarified that while the RMAFC has the constitutional authority to propose and determine salaries and allowances for political office holders and judicial officers, such changes cannot take effect until they are considered and approved by the President.
Reactions: Never believe rumours
Let’s have a look at the reactions of Nigerians to the new update:
@yakubwudil:I’m glad it turns out to be a mere proposal. This is not the right time for it please.
@etukenidun:Never believe anything until it’s official denied.
I didn’t believe it initially until I saw this, which makes it TRUE.And besides, If it wasn’t true, Peter Obi wouldn’t have posted it in his official handler.
@woye1:A whole former Presidential Candidate sharing fake news. It is shocking.
@OgbeniDipo:I want to say a big thank you to all Progressives, Mandates, PDP folks and other sensible citizens who are against fake news and those who stand for the TRUTH.
@Equityoyo:A whole presidential candidate sharing fake news.
What a shame!!!!
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Dangote, Bill Gates set to meet President Tinubu on Monday
In another news, On Monday, President Bola Tinubu will meet with Aliko Dangote, the chairman of the Dangote Group, and Bill Gates, the co-founder of Microsoft, at the State House in Abuja.
This was announced by Dangote after a private meeting with Tinubu at the Aso Rock Villa on Friday.
Dangote stated that he came to inform the President about their upcoming visit with Bill Gates, who is his friend.
