Key Points
- Omojuwa argues N70k monthly pay is too low for childcare. He says low pay raises clear safety concerns.
- The post sparked online debate about nanny pay and care standards. Many readers argued for fairer wages.
- Experts and readers asked for clearer pay guides for domestic staff. They urged more fair pay for nannies.
Japheth Omojuwa made a sharp post about nanny pay on X this week. He said he would not leave his child with someone paid N70k monthly. His comment compared low pay to giving a child unsafe care.
Omojuwa’s post followed a flurry of social posts about public figures. The reaction echoed recent ValidUpdates coverage on public figures and freedom. See the report on Stanley Ontop regains freedom for context on online debate.
The writer framed the pay issue as a safety matter rather than a money fight. He wrote that hiring cheap care is like choosing dirty water for a child. His tweet used a strong image to stress his view on child safety.
What Omojuwa posted
Omojuwa posted his comment with a clear personal view on care. He said he refused to trust his child to a low-paid nanny. He warned that low pay can lead to poor care standards.
His post has drawn quick replies from many on social feeds. Some users agreed about fair pay and better job rules. Others said many families cannot afford higher pay for domestic help.
The debate highlights a wider issue about domestic worker wages. National data shows nanny pay varies widely across Nigeria today.
Many employers and staff still disagree on fair pay scales.
Public reaction and expert views
Readers gave mixed replies under Omojuwa’s post on X. Some said employers should pay more to ensure better care. Others pointed to the reality of tight family budgets and trade-offs.
A few child care experts said pay is only part of good care. They added that training and vetting are also vital for safety. Experts called for clearer training and simple checks for nannies.
The discussion also linked to other hot posts on ValidUpdates this week. Wider coverage of public posts has focused on online money and values. See the recent ValidUpdates piece GehGeh warns Yahoo boys for another example.
Where this leaves families
Families now face a hard choice on pay and care quality. Many parents must balance budgets against child safety and trust. Commenters urged employers to set clear pay and vetting standards.
Some readers asked for a national guide on nanny pay and rights. Others asked for simple contracts and basic training for new hires. A few groups offered low-cost training to improve care skills.
Omojuwa’s post keeps the conversation going on social feeds. It puts nanny pay into the frame of child welfare and trust. ValidUpdates will follow new moves on pay and training for nannies.
