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OBJ’s Revelation: I Earn N21m Monthly, Says Kano Senator
The debate over the actual take-home pay of federal lawmakers continues amidst the nation’s economic challenges and the opaque nature of their monthly compensation. New information has been surfacing in this context.
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo recently disclosed that National Assembly members are setting their own inflated salaries and allowances, which he claims violates existing laws.
In response to this controversy, Senator Abdurrahman Kawu Sumaila, a member of the 10th Senate representing Kano South on the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) platform, stated that he receives a total of N21 million per month in salary and allowances. Speaking with BBC Hausa Service, Sumaila indicated that his official salary is under N1 million, which, after deductions, is just over N600,000. However, he added that each senator gets N21 million monthly for operational costs.
This claim contradicts the position of the Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), which reported that each senator’s total monthly salary and allowances amount to N1,063,860. The RMAFC’s breakdown includes a basic salary of N168,866.70, various allowances for vehicle maintenance, personal assistants, domestic staff, entertainment, utilities, and other expenses.
RMAFC Chairman Muhammed Bello Shehu responded to the ongoing controversy, clarifying that some allowances are regular and others are non-regular. For example, furniture and severance allowances are paid once per tenure, and vehicle allowance is a loan that must be repaid. He stressed that only a few high-ranking officials receive housing benefits, and all other public and legislative officers do not.
Shehu urged anyone with allegations of additional unlisted allowances to provide evidence. He also advised interested parties to consult RMAFC’s website for accurate information about the remuneration package for political, public, and judicial office holders in Nigeria.
Despite these clarifications, many Nigerians suspect that lawmakers are exploiting legal gaps to increase their earnings, supporting Obasanjo’s claims.
Dangote Refinery has announced that it will need to export 95-97 percent of its Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) due to low interest from Nigerian marketers. The refinery, which processes 650,000 barrels per day, revealed that only 3 to 5 percent of petrol marketers are purchasing its fuel.
Devakumar Edwin, Vice President of Oil and Gas at Dangote Industries Limited, shared these details during an X Space session hosted by Nairametrics on Wednesday. He highlighted the challenges facing both the Dangote Refinery and Nigeria’s oil and gas sector.
Edwin explained, “I’m selling 2 to 3 percent to small traders who are willing to buy, while the remaining 95 to 97 percent has to be exported,” referring to the local sales of the refinery’s products.
This situation arises as the NNPCL’s deadline for adjusting the Dangote Refinery’s fuel distribution approaches without a clear plan in sight. It is worth noting that while Aliko Dangote, President of Dangote Group, has announced the refinery’s initial petrol rollout, its distribution to marketers is contingent upon NNPCL’s decisions.
The final sixteen teams for the 2024 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Colombia have been determined following the conclusion of the group stage.
In recent matches, Ghana triumphed over New Zealand with a score of 3-1, and Japan secured a 2-0 victory against Austria.
As a result, Japan has advanced to the Round of 16, joining the other 15 teams in this knockout stage.
The Round of 16 matches are scheduled for Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.
The full lineup for the Round of 16 is as follows:
- Spain vs Canada
- Brazil vs Cameroon
- Colombia vs South Korea
- Mexico vs USA
- North Korea vs Austria
- Germany vs Argentina
- Netherlands vs France
- Japan vs Nigeria
The Nigerian Army has refuted claims of widespread resignations among its soldiers due to issues like corruption and low morale.
In a statement, Major General Onyema Nwachukwu, Director of Army Public Relations, dismissed these reports as unfounded.
A news outlet had alleged that numerous Nigerian soldiers were resigning because of corruption and low morale. However, the statement condemned these allegations as misleading and a deliberate attempt to create discontent and undermine the Nigerian Army’s reputation and the dedication of its personnel.
Major General Nwachukwu clarified that, similar to other military organizations worldwide, service in the Nigerian Army is voluntary rather than mandatory. This means that personnel have the freedom to resign following established procedures.
He explained that the resignation process allows personnel to prepare and manage their entitlements, including pensions and gratuities, as outlined in the Harmonized Terms and Conditions of Service (Officers/Soldiers).
Contrary to the report’s implications, the statement emphasized that Nigerian Army personnel are highly motivated, and their welfare is a priority under the leadership of Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja.
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