Pat Utomi Critiques Nigerian Professors' Low Salaries

Pat Utomi, a political economy professor, expressed concern over the inadequate remuneration of university professors in Nigeria, stating that many earn less than ₦500,000 per month. He pointed out that 70% of Nigerians earn less than ₦100,000, which is insufficient in an economy where living costs have surged.

Utomi questioned the disparity between the financial capabilities of politicians, who he observed spending millions during primary elections, and the struggles of professors who cannot afford basic expenses like filling their car's fuel tank with their monthly salary. He noted that the high costs of living, including electricity bills that can consume ₦150,000 to ₦200,000 of a professor's salary, raise serious concerns about the sustainability of living conditions for educators in Nigeria.