Deputy Speaker of the house of representatives, Benjamin Kalu amended the motion, urging colleagues to voluntarily cut their salaries by 50% to support the government’s efforts. This proposed cut would see each member contribute N300,000 monthly, totaling N108 million per month and N648 million over six months.
Members of the House of Representatives have not yet enacted their resolution to reduce their salaries by 50% for the next six months.
The resolution, passed on July 18, was expected to impact salaries from July, but has been delayed due to bureaucratic issues, according to House spokesman Rotimi Akin.
“The House remains committed to the resolution mandating a 50% reduction in members’ salaries from July to December 2024. We regret that this resolution was not implemented in July due to necessary administrative procedures,” Akin stated.
The decision to cut salaries was made during a plenary session on July 18, in response to a motion aimed at preventing nationwide hunger protests. The motion, introduced by Ibrahim Isiaka, the lawmaker from Ifo/Ewekoro Federal Constituency, sought to address potential unrest through increased government intervention.
Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu amended the motion, urging colleagues to voluntarily cut their salaries by 50% to support the government’s efforts. This proposed cut would see each member contribute N300,000 monthly, totaling N108 million per month and N648 million over six months.
Despite the resolution’s unanimous approval, members received their full salaries for July. Akin assured that instructions for adjusting the salaries have now been issued and will be enforced moving forward.
The nationwide hunger protests began on August 1 and have escalated, particularly in northern states where violent clashes and vandalism have led to curfews and military warnings.
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