Mary Remmy Njoku has dared Nigerians to come forward with proof that her company, IROKO TV, underpays their staff.
Njoku’s reaction was triggered as a result of her husband’s recent statement on how much he pays as school fees for his 3-year-old daughter.
He said: “Most Nigerians don’t realize but most things in Nigeria are actually super cheap by African (forget global standards),” he wrote.
“For tier 1 education in Africa (forget about globally) this for boarding school is cheap. I pay more for my 3-year old Montessori school.”
Nigerians slammed him for making such a statement, adding that he pays his graduate staff 30 to 40,000.
His wife, Mary Remmy Njoku also defended him by saying that people who offer 10,000 services should not expect to be paid more than 10,000 just because they are graduates.
Mary Remmy Njoku however stunned many when she said anyone who has a proof that she undervalues her staff will be gifted one million naira.
According to her: “I want to apologize for speaking about meritocracy.
For speaking up for smart people who work hard but underpaid cos they couldn’t afford to further their education.
I apologize.
I run ROK. And we value our employees irrespective of their educational qualification.
So come forward with proof if you know any current ROK staff who earns 30k 70k or even 90k. Graduate or illiterate. And get 1m naira.
Come forward PUBLICLY Pls”.