Controversy trails Dep Governor’s advice to workers to live with parents due to high rent
The advice by Lagos State Deputy Governor, Obafemi Hamzat, to young workers struggling with high rents to consider living with their parents or relatives has generated controversy in the state, with some residents describing the suggestion as unrealistic and insensitive, while others believe it is a practical way of coping with the rising cost of […] The post Controversy trails Dep Governor’s…
The Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Obafemi Hamzat, sparked controversy with his suggestion that young workers struggling with high rents consider living with their parents or relatives. During a radio interview on Nigeria Info FM, Hamzat advised a 22-year-old earning N100,000 monthly not to feel pressured to rent a self-contained apartment that costs about N1 million annually.
Instead, he urged young workers to live with their parents, relatives, or share accommodation until their financial situation improves. Hamzat argued that young people should base their accommodation choice on their income, citing an example of how people live in Turkey. He also cautioned against spending more than 40% of one's income on rent, emphasizing the importance of having money for food, clothes, and transportation.
The comments have ignited a debate about the feasibility of achieving financial independence in Lagos, where rents continue to rise faster than many salaries. Critics argue that the suggestion to return to parents is unrealistic and insensitive, while supporters view it as a practical solution to coping with the rising cost of living.
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