UK Nigerians Earning £2,600 Worse Off than ₦60,000 Earners at Home, Tinubu’s Adviser Warns

Daniel Bwala, Special Adviser on Policy Communication to President Tinubu, says a Nigerian in the UK earning £2,600–£2,800 monthly may end up worse off than someone on ₦60,000 in Nigeria once rent, utilities and living costs are deducted. He explained that after paying rent—often around £800—plus power, internet and food, take-home pay shrinks. Many migrants take two or three jobs, and some even die homeless on London streets under harsh conditions. By contrast, a ₦60,000 earner in Nigeria benefits from family support, low basic service costs and community loans. While UK jobs offer good infrastructure and healthcare, migrants struggle to save for a car or house. Bwala also highlighted recent federal healthcare initiatives, including a 50% dialysis subsidy in federal hospitals and free caesarean section services, aimed at reducing domestic burdens.

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