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Nigerians criticize SGF George Akume for lamenting his inability to pay his four drivers N100k monthly, citing financial priorities and questioning the need for four drivers.

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, sparked controversy when he expressed his inability to pay his four drivers a monthly wage of N100,000 each.

This statement drew widespread criticism from Nigerians on social media, who questioned the necessity of having four drivers and suggested that Akume should drive himself instead. Many pointed out the apparent disparity between his statement and the extravagant spending often associated with public officials.

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