South-West Baales Say Government Stipends of ₦10,000–₦15,000 Are Often Unpaid
Traditional rulers and village heads in Osun, Ogun and Oyo say they are struggling to run their communities because their stipends are small, irregular or unpaid. Some baales report receiving between ₦10,000 and ₦15,000 a month, while others say they have gone years without payment.
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