Last Friday, President Buhari stated that Nigeria is broke and he might not be able to pay his ministers. Due to this, certain minister-designates such as Adebayo Shittu and Professor Isaac Adewole have said that they are willing to work for free.
Shittu who is representing Oyo State has stated: “It is an issue of national service. There is nothing too much to sacrifice. If that is what our situation in Nigeria demands, then we must put ourselves up selflessly. We cannot say because of selfishness, we cannot work selflessly. With my background as somebody from a very humble family, I know what poverty is and I have been experiencing it. I have been dogged in conforming to the dictates of politics and poverty. There is nothing too much to sacrifice for the service of our people.”
Saanu, the media aide of Professor Adewole who is representing Osun State has stated: “It is a great honour to serve one’s fatherland and I can tell you Prof. Adewole is ready to serve Nigeria without collecting salaries. Everything is not about money. It is a privilege and a great honour to serve. This is what he was doing at his former school. He was paying some teachers employed to complement government’s efforts. He is not driven by money but passion to make positive impact in the nation in whatever capacity.”
Amaechi has also stated that he did not accept to become a minister due to personal financial gains. According to Amaechi’s former aide, he is interested in Nigeria’s growth and development as a nation. He stated: “If he (President Buhari) has not said that he would not pay ministers, the question of whether he (Amaechi) will work for free should not be necessary. We know that we are currently dealing with hard times. For us as a country, we will manage our cost. He (Amaechi) has never run for anything because he is looking for money. His interest is in the development of Nigeria.”
This information is according to Naij.com.