A Nigerian Twitter User Created An App That Directed Tweets At Nigerian Senators

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After the recent increase in fuel price, Nigerians have been really uncomfortable because the cost of goods have become more expensive as expected.

However, the most annoying part is that this new fuel price doesn’t come with an increase in minimum wage. This means that the masses are expected to bear the consequences while top government officials continue to earn fat salaries.

Twitter user, Timigod, got inspired by this particular tweet and created an app that directs tweets to the Nigerian senate, demanding reduction of their salaries.

Good morning @NGRSenate @nassnigeria. I'm still here on my #AusterityNigeria campaign requesting that you slash your salaries and allowances

— Jola (@Jollz) May 27, 2016

Unfortunately, the web app, Tweet At Senate, has been blocked and is currently inactive.

https://twitter.com/timigod/status/738011511487139840

However, Nigerians have continued to tweet about the senators’ salaries.

#SlashSenateSalaries
#SlashSenateSalaries
#SlashSenateSalaries
#SlashSenateSalaries

— Asala Bolu (@OverlordNoni) May 28, 2016

Nigerian senators currently earn roughly 40 times the standard minimum wage. If the government has to take strict economic measures, all Nigerians including politicians should be involved.