A medical doctor has sparked widespread discussion online after revealing the annual salary and various allowances reportedly earned by an employee recruited into a major company.
The doctor, identified as Dr. Penking, posted the information on X (formerly Twitter), where it immediately attracted attention from Nigerians curious about corporate salary structures and employment benefits in top organizations.
Breakdown of the Salary and Allowances
In the screenshot shared by the doctor, the newly recruited staff member appears to be earning a substantial compensation package, though the name of the company was not disclosed.
According to the document, the employee's annual salary is ₦10,197,300.36. Alongside the base salary, the employee also receives significant allowances, including a housing allowance of ₦4,334,317, among others.
The post also highlighted that the employee is entitled to several additional benefits covering housing, appliances, and more — all amounting to millions of naira in total compensation. It was also noted that during annual leave, the employee receives 13.5% of their annual salary, adding another layer of financial advantage.
Social Media Reactions
The breakdown stirred a wave of reactions from social media users, many of whom shared mixed opinions on the revealed income structure.
WorldonBlast wrote, “Well first you gotta know someone in the senate just like CBN.”
Onye Eze commented: “849,775 naira monthly, not bad at all.”
Godiya added: “I thought it’s much higher now? This is much lower than entry level for ExxonMobil, Chevron, Total as of 2023/2024, it was higher than an average of #55M per annum!”
Princess Ufuoma shared: “I remember when I left uni, I was chasing LNG with every blood I had but it didn’t happen but grateful for the one I got — all na Oil and Gas.”
Sola commented humorously, “So if someone in this company wants a car they’ll dash the person half of the money, this strike must hold.”
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