Masters,PhD Holders Apply For ' Unskilled Jobs' N20,000 Per Month Pay In Ogun

 

At least 200 masters,4 PhD holders have applied for the Federal Government's 774,000 unskilled job with a pay of N20,000 per month.

Earlier on, as part of efforts to cushion the economic hardship caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, President Muhammadu Buhari had approved the employment of 774,000 unskilled workers who will earn N20,000 each on a monthly basis for 3 months. At least, 1,000 workers will be recruited from each of the 774 local government area of the country.

According to PUNCH,while debunking the allegations of 30 slots to each member of the National Assembly, Spokesperson for the Senate, Dr Ajibola Basiru has berated the Minister of State foe employment, Labour and Productivity, Mr Festus Keyamo (SAN) over the recruitment exercise.

Also,Ogun state chairman of special public works, Senator Gbenga Obadara has revealed the alarming amount of masters and PhD holders who applied for 'unskilled job' in the state.

"The committee started distribution of forms four weeks ago, almost 20,000 persons from 20 local government areas had obtained the form.

"Four PhD and 200 masters degree holders have applied," Obadara said.