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Taiwo Oyedele argues that Nigerian university lecturers should earn N5 million per month, far exceeding their current N400k salary.

On December 4, 2024, Taiwo Oyedele sparked a wave of discussion by proposing that Nigerian university lecturers should be paid N5 million monthly, instead of the current N400,000. His statement, which was shared on social media, quickly garnered reactions from various users. While some supported the idea, arguing that it would improve academic conditions and reward lecturers for their contributions, others questioned the feasibility of such a proposal, given the country's ongoing inflation and economic challenges.

Some suggested that the solution might lie in increasing the value of the N400,000 rather than inflating salaries. Others pointed to the government's need to reduce wasteful spending and tackle corruption to make such a proposal viable. Commenters also raised concerns about how the increased payment could affect students, fearing that it might lead to higher tuition fees or new taxes. Several users suggested that improvements in the broader economy, rather than drastic salary hikes, were needed to achieve lasting change.