The Diocesan Bishop of the Diocese of Lagos Mainland, (Anglican Communion), Rt. Rev. Akinpelu Johnson has advised states to ensure they pay the new minimum wage.
Johnson, who spoke at the 1st Session of the 5th Synod of the diocese with theme: “Who is on the Lord’s Side? Let Him Come to Me”, at the All Saints Church, Yaba, on Friday, said that all state governments should be able to pay the new minimum wage if they curb wasteful spending and have financial discipline.
“Although, some state governments have announced their inability to pay the new wage, we think they can, if they have both the political will and financial discipline to curb wasteful spending.
“With a little more prudence in the management of their financial resources, every state of the federation can pay the new minimum wage.
“Once the public sector leads in their direction, the private sector employers, including the non-profit organisations such as the church, must take a cue by doing same,” he said.
On security situation of the country, the cleric urged the federal government to put measures in place to restore confidence in Nigerians and bring peace to troubled areas.