Quick Takes Review for June 5 to June 8, 2023
Quick Takes Review for June 5 to June 8, 2023

Quick Takes Review for June 5 to June 8, 2023

Quick Takes Review for June 5 to June 8, 2023

Here is the Quick Takes review for June 5 to June 8, 2023, and how our listeners contributed to the topics.

Monday 5

On Monday June 5, we told you that the Bishop of Kaduna Diocese, Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), Bishop Timothy Yahaya said that for a credible election to take place in Nigeria, the Federal Government must hands off the appointment of the Chairman of INEC, adding that civil society organisations should be allowed to do so.

According to Yahaya, that is the only way to guarantee free, fair and credible elections in the country.

And we asked what your take is on Yahaya’s submission?

45% agreed, while 55% disagreed.

Tuesday 6

On Tuesday June 6, we told you that the Kwara State Governor, Mallam Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, directed that the workdays of public workers be reduced from five days to three days per week for every worker.

According to the State’s Head of Service, Mrs Oluwole, the state government approved the workday reduction as a temporary palliative measure following the removal of petrol subsidy by the federal government.

And we asked what your take is on the directive of the Kwara State Governor?

89% agreed, while 11% disagreed.

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Wednesday 7

On Wednesday June 7, we told you that the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC), demanded that minimum wage be increased from the current N30,000 to N200,000 before the end of June 2023 and tax holiday for employees both in government and private sector that earn less than N200,000.

The TUC also demanded that the government revert to the old N185 pump price of petrol per litre to allow for a conducive environment for negotiation, among other demands.

And we asked what your take is on the TUC’s demands?

60% agreed, while 40% disagreed.

Thursday 8

On Thursday June 8, we told you that the National Democratic Coalition (NADECO) asked President Bola Tinubu, to return Nigeria to the republican constitution, adding that the 1963 republican constitution ensures true federalism and guarantees peaceful co-existence among regions in the country.

According to NADECO, the 1979 and 1999 constitutions imposed upon Nigeria by the Military is the bane of Nigeria’s backwardness, stunted growth and unacceptable level of poverty.

And we asked what your take is on NADECO’s request?

77% agreed, 23% disagreed.

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