Senate Rejects Claims Of Setting Its Own Salaries And Allowances

Senate Rejects Claims Of Setting Its Own Salaries And Allowances

The Nigerian Senate has refuted claims that it determines its own salaries and allowances or receives special financial packages from the Presidency. This denial follows recent controversies sparked by a visit to former President Olusegun Obasanjo……. CONTINUE READING 

In a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja, Senate Spokesman Yemi Adaramodu asserted that the 10th Senate has not received any financial benefits from the presidency. He emphasized that salaries and allowances for Senators are set by the Revenue Mobilisation Fiscal Allocation Commission, in line with constitutional provisions, and this information has been publicly accessible.

Adaramodu also addressed public discourse surrounding constituency projects, clarifying that Senators merely suggest and nominate these projects, a practice common in many democracies. The execution and funding of these projects are managed by various government Ministries and agencies, with allocations varying based on the number of constituencies in each state to ensure equitable distribution of federal resources.

As political debates intensify, Adaramodu reassured the public that the 10th Assembly remains committed to responsible governance and national growth, emphasizing that it only receives constitutionally allocated resources and does not seek additional benefits from other government branches.

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