Shock at the Pump: Fuel Attendants at AP Filling Station in Maitama Allegedly Paid ₦10,000 Monthly

Maitama, Abuja – June 2, 2025

In a startling revelation this morning, Jerry Durojaiye, a concerned citizen and social commentator, reported on social media about the alleged exploitative pay conditions faced by fuel attendants at the AP Filling Station opposite Transcorp Hilton in Maitama, Abuja.

Durojaiye, who had stopped by to fuel his car, shared that he overheard attendants murmuring and decided to inquire about the issue. To his dismay, he was told by a female attendant that they had recently protested to the station’s management for a salary increase but were met with rejection.

When asked how much they earned, the attendant reportedly stated that their monthly pay is just ₦10,000. Initially disbelieving the figure and assuming she meant ₦100,000, Durojaiye asked for clarification from another colleague, who confirmed the same amount.

“I was shocked,” Durojaiye recounted. “I gently asked again, and she said ₦10,000. Another staff member also confirmed it. This is not just sad—it’s inhumane.”

The report has sparked outrage on social media, with many Nigerians calling for immediate intervention by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and labor rights advocates.

“This is the kind of issue the likes of @YeleSowore and @adeyanjudeji should be fighting for. How do we expect these workers to survive, feed their families, or even afford transportation?” he wrote on X (formerly Twitter).

Durojaiye condemned the alleged practice as exploitative, especially for a well-known establishment like Androva Petroleum, which he says should be able to afford decent wages for its frontline staff.

The revelation raises serious questions about labor rights enforcement in the country, especially in sectors where low-skilled workers are vulnerable to abuse and exploitation.

Calls are now mounting for a full investigation into the matter, and for authorities to ensure that all employers comply with the national minimum wage laws and provide dignified working conditions.