Senator Orji Kalu, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Privatisation, has called for the implementation of a part-time legislature at both federal and state levels to reduce government expenditure and enhance public trust in the political system.
In an interview published on his verified Facebook page, Senator Kalu (APC-Abia North) proposed that legislative bodies convene four times a year, with provisions for emergency sessions as needed. He suggested that this would allow for more efficient governance without the need for full-time legislative operations.
Kalu also advocated for regional government as another cost-saving alternative, suggesting that ministers and legislators could serve in both capacities.
The senator urged the President and the National Assembly to consider these legislative changes, stressing their potential to benefit the entire nation.
He also addressed the common misconception that senators receive excessive compensation and highlighted the need for a constitutional amendment to enable part-time legislative sessions.
According to Kalu, “That will bring trust and bring relief to the Nigerian people.” This proposal has sparked a national conversation on the need for cost-effective governance and efficient use of resources.
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