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UK-based Nigerians earning £2,600 worse off than someone on ₦60,000 in Nigeria — Bwala

Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, has said a Nigerian working in the United Kingdom and earning between £2,600 and £2,800 monthly could, in some respects, be worse off than someone earning ₦60,000 in Nigeria.

He spoke during an appearance on the Morayo Afolabi Brown Show which aired on Wednesday.

Bwala broke down the cost of living for Nigerian workers in the UK, saying the income was quickly eroded by expenses.

He said, “When they go there and do a job, on average they earn about £2,600 or £2,800 a month.

“2,450 goes off. You pay power, internet, TV, rent. When you put them together, rent alone is about 800.

“Even if you are living in the outskirts of London. You get, you put all of them together, then you talk about feeding and the rest.

He linked the resulting hardship to reports of Nigerians dying on the streets of London, and argued that such workers were, in some ways, worse off than a Nigerian earning far less at home.

“At the end of the day, what you are left with is not much. So you are forced to do two, three jobs. That’s why recently you are seeing in London, they say somebody died by the roadside. There are conditions like that,” he added.

Comparing the UK-based worker with a Nigerian earning ₦60,000 in Nigeria, he said, “So now, I will compare that person with a Nigerian here that is collecting 60,000.

“I’m just giving an example. That person is farther than you, right? That’s why people in U.S. and other places, they send money more than people who are in U.K. Now, that 60,000, at least Auntie Abike can loan you money. Uncle Soso and Soso can support you.

“And then what you are paying, what we are paying in power. The things we pay for in terms of social services here are almost zero as compared to that place. But your problem now is that you don’t have enough to build a house or to buy a car.

“That other person is not even about a car. He may not even get it in the next 20 years. You will get a car, he’s still looking for it,”

But because there are certain services provided for him. Good infrastructure, access to medical care, all of those things, he is more comfortable. That is where President Bola Tinubu comes in.

Bwala spoke in response to a question from an audience member, Moyo Alabi, who recounted witnessing a large crowd at the Visa Facilitation Services centre around Ikeja, Lagos, and asked what policies the Federal Government had introduced to address emigration driven by poverty, insecurity and unemployment.

He said Nigerians who leave the country for the UK, even with strong academic qualifications, often end up in menial jobs he likened to servitude.

“Let me adjust my seat because I want to tell you today, some of you in Nigeria who think you are suffering, you’re better off than your colleagues that japa five years ago

“I am a resident of the United Kingdom. A Nigerian that finished with first class or second class, now moves to the UK and then adds another degree. You know the majority of them where they are working? Care homes.

“As far as I’m concerned, it’s modern-day slavery. What they call it where I come from,it’s called ‘mereno’ it’s less than a house girl’s job because there are certain things a house girl cannot do, but the type of jobs they get there is less demanding than that of a house girl, even as a master’s degree holder,” he said.

He narrated an experience involving a friend who, despite already working, took up an additional job in a warehouse where he met other Nigerian professionals — PhD and master’s degree holders, labouring under a supervisor without a secondary school education.

Bwala said the Federal Government had introduced healthcare interventions to ease pressure on citizens at home, including a 50 per cent subsidy on dialysis in federal hospitals and free Caesarean section services.

“He (Tinubu) now introduced policies that will address that. Now, with respect to the health care, we have a health care scheme. Yesterday I was with the governor of Lagos.

“He talked about the health care scheme they have in Lagos. President Bola Tinubu introduced 50% subsidy on dialysis in any federal hospital.

“Where I come from, in the north, kidney problems requiring dialysis are almost a pandemic. Caesarean sections, too, people in local areas die from complications during these procedures. But he has now made that free,” he said, referring to Tinubu.

He added that the government’s ability to extend such subsidies to private hospitals and other prescription drugs was currently limited by available resources.

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Bwala has a valid point because Nigerians in Britain are burdened by hugely high cost of living.

He did not even include so many other expenses like Council tax etc. If you run a Car, big chunk of money to drive and insure.

After all that though, claiming Nigerians earning 60k Naira monthly are better off than Britons on £2800 is arrogant in my opinion and indicative of how Nigerian leaders are over-privileged and disconnected from the daily struggle and plight of the average Nigerian.

I believe, even conservatively, every Nigerian requires 300k monthly to meet their living expenses.

Somehow true. You cant evade monthly bills in UK

Bwala drank his tea before attending the interview
Let us ask him how many people he has lend money to this month
They should also ask him if it was 60k fuel that brought him to the station
But why will they ask since they are all in the and trade of singing the praises of the looter of Lagos to earn a living

This one na Oloriburuku. Wetin dem take us for?

You cannot be in Apc and reason properly

You bunch of dubious supporters will say hellfire is cooler than heaven

TopBanter:
Bwala has a valid point because Nigerians in Britain are burdened by hugely high cost of living.

He did not even include so many other expenses like Council tax etc. If you run a Car, big chunk of money to drive and insure.

After all that though, claiming Nigerians earning 60k Naira monthly are better off than Britons on £2800 is arrogant in my opinion and indicative of how Nigerian leaders are over-privileged and disconnected from the daily struggle and plight of the average Nigerian.

I believe, even conservatively, every Nigerian requires 300k monthly to meet their living expenses.

Raving madness

TopBanter:
Bwala has a valid point because Nigerians in Britain are burdened by hugely high cost of living.

He did not even include so many other expenses like Council tax etc. If you run a Car, big chunk of money to drive and insure.

After all that though, claiming Nigerians earning 60k Naira monthly are better off than Britons on £2800 is arrogant in my opinion and indicative of how Nigerian leaders are over-privileged and disconnected from the daily struggle and plight of the average Nigerian.

I believe, even conservatively, every Nigerian requires 300k monthly to meet their living expenses.

You are much smarter chanting sai darling daddy to Löw hellll than writing worthlezz meaningless epistles

DatNiggaDaz:


You are much smarter chanting sai darling daddy to Löw hellll than writing worthlezz meaningless epistles

Gibberish.

TopBanter:
Gibberish.

From a data boi that previously chanted "bodi odour" and New Sheriff in town to take him to the next level

Today thesame data boi is expecting a faaake certttifficcate hollldderr to favour his life and that of his family chanting on your mandate " I shall stand"

yemmight:
This one na Oloriburuku. Wetin dem take us for?

Exactly! He actually believes Nigerians are just eejits who lap up any nonsense he spews.

OMG!

Is this what this man has reduced the daily struggle and travails of the common nigerian to?

lol. In as much as there is tax and all of that, Oga why you go come public dey give such BIG LIE NA ? Haba Mana !

Una sure say this man no dey take meth?

Journalists should not be giving these clowns attention.
Men without honour and credibility.

By the head you will know what the body entails..normally if you support tinubu and plan on voting him next year either cus of tribe or 30k stipend or religion, you no go see next year aje..

The major problem that I think will work against Atiku and Tinubu is not speaking to the people themsleves. It will affect them.

They are still using the old playbook in a time where the youth have access to the internet and social media and want to hear from you directly. Whether it is Onanuga, Bwala, Kenneth or Momodu, one thing you will observe is that they draw attention away from their principal and start talking about things that will make people hate their principal. I posted it once here before how Trump talks more to Americans than our President, the Trump that is fighting war o. I just finished watching Chude's interview and heard them mentioning Modi of India. Now I will quote the comment I made in March and you can see that it's true. You can never be too busy for your people, talk down at them or behave like you are a god.

SixSeven:
APC wants to sell us a dummy.

While Tinubu's single media chat in late 2024 was a comprehensive session involving multiple major Nigerian and international outlets (Arise News, Channels TV, Bloomberg), it remains an infrequent occurrence compared to the daily or weekly media availability common in many other G20 and emerging economy nations.

Regarding the spokesperson, I have written it before. There is no need repeating myself.

we are in trouble in this country with the type of people that speak for the government... how can a spokesperson to the president be this stupid, callous, wicked, mischiveous, out of touch, ignorant, wicked and braindead like this bwala guy?? we he himself said you dont need brain to defend tinubu, no one with a functioning brain can defend tinubu in all honesty

Well that's an exaggeration. Tinubu himself said he once worked as security man or is it driver abroad. You can't deny the platform he obtained by been abroad.
Each have their advantages and disadvantages. This continued defense of staying in one country is not worth it. There are people that make it in Nigeria, some outside Nigeria. There are also people suffering in Nigeria and some outside Nigeria. We need to stop gaslighting those that travelled or those that didn't travel. The earth is the Lord’s and the fullness thereof. Wherever you find yourself and whatever your hands find to legally do, work hard.

TopBanter:
Bwala has a valid point because Nigerians in Britain are burdened by hugely high cost of living. He did not even include so many other expenses like Council tax etc. If you run a Car, big chunk of money to drive and insure.
After all that though, claiming Nigerians earning 60k Naira monthly are better off than Britons on £2800 is arrogant in my opinion and indicative of how Nigerian leaders are over-privileged and disconnected from the daily struggle and plight of the average Nigerian.
I believe, even conservatively, every Nigerian requires 300k monthly to meet their living expenses.

Bwala instead sees you as fools.

He literally bullsheeted you all, yet you lapped it all up. If a Nigerian living on 2600 pounds were living a lifestyle similar to the one he had in Nigeria, there is no way he would not have saved up so much each month in the UK.

This man's logic only works on those who lack financial literacy.

Mumu man , see his mouth like oloshi

TopBanter:
Bwala has a valid point because Nigerians in Britain are burdened by hugely high cost of living.

He did not even include so many other expenses like Council tax etc. If you run a Car, big chunk of money to drive and insure.

After all that though, claiming Nigerians earning 60k Naira monthly are better off than Britons on £2800 is arrogant in my opinion and indicative of how Nigerian leaders are over-privileged and disconnected from the daily struggle and plight of the average Nigerian.

I believe, even conservatively, every Nigerian requires 300k monthly to meet their living expenses.

See, my friend I won't lie for you

It's better you push truck at Iddo Market than to continue in this job you're carrying on your head this season 🙁

Now i know these people are really doing eye service for the govt

They are not in tune with reality

and this was said by one of the educated people

what is the difference between this guy and peller?

I understand his angle, but the intent is greatly exaggerated!

the only man that predicted his future . He told us something happens to the 🧠 of anyone that joins All past criminals party.now he has join .just look at image123, yarimo helinues freestuffs Madridguy charlseCNG burob Una attention is needed here

You can't give what you don't have

When you are Aman of wisdom, words of wisdom will definitely comes out of your mouth

Someone earning 60k in Nigeria can never eat balanced diet twice a day because that's $1.4 per day which is 2000naira

How can a full grown man eat a balanced diet twice in a day for 2000naira?

How can a man pay his rent out of 60,000 per month?

A man earning £2600 per month in UK will save more than 500k naira per month after every expenses whereas a man earning 60k in Nigeria can never afford to eat not to mention paying his rent

Mad man don't worry Una government go soon end

TopBanter:
Bwala has a valid point because Nigerians in Britain are burdened by hugely high cost of living.

He did not even include so many other expenses like Council tax etc. If you run a Car, big chunk of money to drive and insure.

After all that though, claiming Nigerians earning 60k Naira monthly are better off than Britons on £2800 is arrogant in my opinion and indicative of how Nigerian leaders are over-privileged and disconnected from the daily struggle and plight of the average Nigerian.

I believe, even conservatively, every Nigerian requires 300k monthly to meet their living expenses.

how you guys see black and call it white,u see how terrible this country is and still defend this government..look at the trash u typed..seriously u guys are worse than the devil

LordIsaac:
I understand his angle, but the intent is greatly exaggerated!

There is only one angle to bullsheet, and it is to produce more bullsheet, at the same time, deluding many more gullible folks out there.

This man is under a spiritual siege.