The management of the National Assembly on Tuesday reacted to the controversial “enjoyment allowance” paid to Senators and members of the House of Representatives before they embarked on a long recess last week Monday.


In a statement made available to journalists on Tuesday, the Secretary, of Research and Information, Dr. Ali Umoru, said the said payment to the lawmakers in the upper and lower legislative chambers was mischaracterised, describing such as unfortunate, given that the money is part of their statutory running cost of offices.

The statement read: “The attention of the Management of the National Assembly has been drawn to the persistent mischaracterization and misunderstanding of the payment of N2,000,000.00 (two million naira) allowance to each Senator.

“It should be noted that the two million Naira is part of the running cost of the office of each Senator as provided for in the 2023 budget.


“The allocation for running costs is not a new development; it has been standard practice. These funds are utilized to facilitate various activities that directly contribute to effective representation, legislative activities and other initiatives aimed at serving the interests of the people.

“For the avoidance of doubt and for emphasis, the said allowances were budgeted for in the 2023 Appropriation Act as part of the running cost of the office of each Senator of the 10th Assembly.

“The allowances are, therefore, an entitlement and not a privilege or largesse distributed to the Senators. However, given the wrong impression the subject matter has created, it has become imperative to make this clarification and put the records straight.

“The National Assembly remains committed to transparency and accountability in the management of public funds. We appreciate the continued support and understanding of the Nigerian people as we work together to uphold the principles of democracy and good governance.”

Illegal “token” for senators The N2 million allowance given to the senators is illegal as no such provision is made in the remuneration package approved by RMAFC, the body authorised by law to prepare salaries and allowances for public servants...."?

Racoon:
God please help the poor downtrodden citizens of this beleaguered nation to punish this bastards in the NASS small nah! The suffering of the common man is being downplayed while these fools are rationalising every corruption they perpetuate.

What Nigeria really need now is a mass revolt against these bastards whenever they misbehave irrespective of where and how they got into position but tribalism, primordial ethno-politico-religious sentiments is the bane of this contraption of a nation. They really need to be taught a lesson. They are worst than a military government.

LagosFirstSon:
The poor are the people reinforcing this criminals in government today.Some of this poor people are comfortable in their poverty .

One tinubu supporter was playing the tribal card with me before the presidential election. He said that he cannot leave his brother Tinubu and vote Peter Obi. But guess what, The same nigga drank garri 3 days ago for dinner.

LagosFirstSon:
Only in APC government. Tinubu government will be the most corrupt government ever as all the people heading sensitive positions are highly corrupt people.Nigerians deserve the kind of wicked leaders that they get

LagosFirstSon:
The poor are the people reinforcing this criminals in government today
Some of this poor people are comfortable in their poverty

Racoon:
What else do we expect? A fish starts to rot from the head. All the sentimental and parochial ethno-religious supremacist champions are being hit hard by ezigbo hardship unprecedented. But you know what, karma is a heartless bitch that does not forgives or forgets.