Mary Njoku, Nollywood actress and film producer, has
challenged anyone with proof that she underpays her staff as alleged to come
forth and get N1 million.
The spotlight beamed on Njokus on Wednesday after Jason Njoku, her husband, had revealed that he pays more than N4.6 million for their three-year-old child in Montessori school.
At about the same time when her husband put out the post on Twitter, Mary had taken to her Instagram page to call out people who expect a good salary on the basis of their educational qualifications and not the value offered.
Their comments had triggered backlash with some users
accusing the pair of being insensitive, while others alleged that they underpay
their staff.
But reacting on Thursday, Mary, who is the founder of ROK
Studios, a Lagos-based filmhouse, challenged those making the allegations to
come forward with evidence.
“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 one
million naira plus public apology. Come forward publicly please,” she wrote on
Instagram.
She, however, apologised over her comment on educational
qualification, noting that there are people who indeed work hard but earn less
because they couldn’t further their education.
“I want to apologise
for speaking about meritocracy. For speaking up for smart people who work hard
but underpaid because they couldn’t afford to further their education. I
apologise,” she added.
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