A Nigerian soldier fighting to keep the nation safe receives a paltry salary of N56,600 ($36), while a senator doing a sinecure task gets N21 million ($13,200) ‘running cost’ monthly.
I’m not asking for pay parity between senators and soldiers, but soldiers should be paid enough to cover their basic needs.
The frames below show the monthly pay of a Nigerian senator and that of a soldier with 7 years in service.
One of the best qualities one can have in life is contentment. The ability to be happy with what you have instead of focusing on what you don’t. That’s the ultimate peace of mind.
If you are reading this; May this blessed month bring you peace and joy. May Allah heal your heart and grant all of your duas. May Allah forgive our sins and bring us closer to Him. Aamiin
This Ramadan is yours. Don’t let anyone ruin it for you, including yourself. Don’t let anyone hinder your progress and don’t let anything prevent you from improving. This is an opportunity you might not get again. Make the best out of it. Remember that you were chosen to be here.