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A friend of mine is hoping to get an appointment as either SSA or Special Adviser to the governor of his state soon. We had an argument about remuneration. Who knows the average salary of a special adviser or SSA. He said SSA is around 600k and Special Adviser is 800k but I told him it can't be upto, it should be around 300k and 500k respectively. I told him to consider very well before leaving his job, atleast he earns over 300k as salary.

We will like to hear from people with Information. Also is there official vehicle for SSA and Special Advisers?

LordVarys1:
A friend of mine is hoping to get an appointment as either SSA or Special Adviser to the governor of his state soon. We had an argument about remuneration. Who knows the average salary of a special adviser or SSA. He said SSA is around 600k and Special Adviser is 800k but I told him it can't be upto, it should be around 300k and 500k respectively. I told him to consider very well before leaving his job, atleast he earns over 300k as salary.

We will like to hear from people with Information. Also is there official vehicle for SSA and Special Advisers?

Youare right, it is just about 300k to 500k. But it comes with lot of opportunities to network politically.

dawnomike:
Youare right, it is just about 300k to 500k. But it comes with lot of opportunities to network politically.

Do you advise he quit his job for it? He presently earn over 300k. Are the opportunities really much? My guy is not politically exposed. Do you think it will be a good move for him?

LordVarys1:
Do you advise he quit his job for it? He presently earn over 300k. Are the opportunities really much? My guy is not politically exposed. Do you think it will be a good move for him?

Which of the states are we looking at?

120k-150k in Benue

Before leaving the known for the unknown, let him realise he's not assured of job security; might find himself in a criminal scandal considering the miasma that has become Nigerian politics, will eventually retire without remuneration after four years or eight years at the highest.

As a paperweight political appointee, he might eventually be used as cannon fodder, political currency, a bargaining chip between the elephants at the top floors of the political tower.

Not to talk of the leverage, bribery and other corrupt enticements that would be dangled before him to beat him into shape and make him fall in line.

If he thinks its a vaudeville show, let him realise the arena is full of banana peels.

It's less than 200k for SSA to governor's. SSA to senators and house of reps is less than 150k

30K minimum wage

Your friend or you

Hnmm

Just before the 2023 general election ,the then governor of Rivers State chief barrister Ezenwo wike, made an announcement that he was going to recruit seniors special advisors.

He will proceed to recruit 100,000 senior special advisers (SSA )and he peg their salary at 50,000 Naira each per month.

He gave them a single mandate, that either by hook or crook,or by death or destruction>
they must deliver their respective electoral wards to wike in the then election.

The rest they say is history

LordVarys1:
Do you advise he quit his job for it? He presently earn over 300k. Are the opportunities really much? My guy is not politically exposed. Do you think it will be a good move for him?

They're lot of opportunities in it, for him.
A larger Network.✓

Yes...it would be a good move.

Never reveal the state if your friend is seriously considering the job E get Y

.... STOP BRINGING YOUR SPIRIT/GHOST FRIENDS HERE.NOBODY WILL BEAT YOU IF U MENTION U ARE THE ONE.


U HAVE MOUTH ,PUSI ODOUR,NAH UR FRIENDS SHA .



Nonsense linus pipu

It depends on the state. In some states, even commissioners or special advisers don't even earn up to 500k. A friend's younger brother is an SSA in XYZ state and his salary is 100k.

It can never be your friend, and it's not even u. Stop this delusional crap .dem wan scam u so.

People wey get knowledge fee talk on that all in know is that that SSA come with other packages,so if he is looking for the monetary benefits,it's way to go.

Meanwhile I get better laptop for sale like this Clean Like new Direct from USA.Very Affordable and Good Deal.

IN ABIA:

SSA 120K

SA. 80-100K depending.

That's before Alex Oti, I don't know what is happening currently.

Here to read lies

If its Edo or Ondo states, don't take it. Face your job because the actual job description is to rig election , and win it or if you don't, sorrow for you.

Moreover,the job is mainly an adhoc.

You may be right
It comes with other benefits too
Including bribes, etc

IamR:
It depends on the state. In some states, even commissioners or special advisers don't even earn up to 500k. A friend's younger brother is an SSA in XYZ state and his salary is 100k.

That your friend should be from Edo State.

dawnomike:
Youare right, it is just about 300k to 500k. But it comes with lot of opportunities to network politically.

who right for someone with political motive it a long but good short to political office

What's d information gonna help us achieve?.....bring down garri price or rice?

How e take concern us!!!!

it's more of the exposure and potential opportunities than the direct salaries

even our senators we claim are earning 30m monthly we may be surprised when we see what they are earning, it may be far less but what this guys take home off the official record is the real deal (or issue, depending on which side of the divide you are )

In kogi state, special Advisers earn about 700k, this is what i know, the person is also in this forum.

NB: What they actually gets in contracts and others is way above that amount...