A political activist identified as FS Yusuf has caused a stir on social media with his claim that a salary [/b]of N400,000 is insufficient to sustain a married person monthly in Nigeria's current economy. He argued that the cost of living is so high that it is impossible to live on such an income, except if the individual has a rich family, friends, or acquaintances to support them financially.
Yusuf explained that even with savings and investment plans in place, it would still be challenging to survive on N400,000 per month, especially for a married person with kids. He added that school fees for early child education alone could wipe out an entire month's salary. His statement has generated mixed reactions from Nigerians, with some agreeing with his perspective and others disagreeing.
Reactions Trailing N400K Salary for a Family Person
@Essay007 noted: “Unless you live in Abuja, Lagos, PH etc and live a flashy lifestyle. Many families survive on 100k – 150k with kids in private school”
@OscarUnusual wrote: “I know of a family man on 15k salary a month and here is my oga Yusuf saying 400k is not enough…. Abeg make wuna comot for wuna comfort zone,no be small thing dey happened”
@PastorHenryC stated: “What of us that earn 10% of that amount a month and we’re married, what are we going to do?”
@fabolousmezu penned: “I totally agree with you..and people dont understand the tweet, anybody can survive on any amount if u try, but if you honestly want to live a fulfilling, comfortable life, 400k a month cannot give u that especially a person with dependants.”
@royaltylight wrote: “Yusuf, how many pple are earning 400k a month in Nigeria that you know of in your circle? In Nigeria how many people you know earn 400k monthly legally through the job they do? So all those in sch, their parents earn 400k? 95 percent of s dnt earn 400k legally thru work oga.”
The debate over whether a monthly salary of N400,000 is enough to sustain a married person in Nigeria's current economy continues to rage on, with people sharing their different opinions and experiences on the matter.
