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"Is it fair for the presidency to spend ₦9 billion on food while the minimum wage sits at ₦70,000? In this explosive interview, lawyer Madaki Am reveals why his team is taking the Nigerian government to court. They are demanding a national maximum wage of ₦3 million for the President and a minimum wage of ₦150,000 based on UN standards. We also dive into the controversial selective retirement age extensions and why all public servants deserve a uniform 70-year cap. Watch to understand how this case could change the Nigerian public service forever."
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Key Highlights & Timestamps
[01:40] - The ₦9 Billion Meal: Discussion on the presidency's food budget and the lack of transparency in public earnings.

[04:36] - Introducing PIAN: Madaki Am explains the mission of the Public Interest Advocacy Network to "straighten the Nigerian system" through the courts.

[08:42] - UN Poverty Thresholds: Why the legal team is asking the court to peg the minimum wage to the UN's $3-a-day standard (~₦150,000/month).

[16:01] - The ₦3 Million Cap: The proposal to cap the President’s salary at ₦3 million per month, including all allowances.

[19:12] - The "Side Hustle" for Politicians: Argument that public office should be for service, not wealth accumulation, and that politicians should run businesses for extra income.

[30:52] - The "Food Bottle" Policy: Critique of state governors who rely on federal allocations instead of generating internal revenue.

[36:12] - The Three Legal Questions: Madaki outlines the specific questions raised before the National Industrial Court.

[44:20] - Selective Retirement: Why the 70-year retirement age for judges should be applied uniformly to all public servants.

[49:12] - Military "Creaming": The negative impact of retiring high-ranking military officers prematurely due to the appointment of junior service chiefs.