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RMAFC Finally Reveals Nigerian Senators Monthly Salaries, Furniture, Severance Gratuity Allowances, Others

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5 months ago

August 14, 2024

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Nigeria’s Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) has revealed that each senator earns a total of N1,063,860 as monthly salary and allowances.

The breakdown of these earnings, according to the commission, shows that each of the 109 senators earns Basic Salary of N168,866.70; Motor Vehicle Fuelling and Maintenance Allowance, ₦126,650.00; Personal Assistant, ₦42,216.66; Domestic Staff, ₦126,650.00; Entertainment, ₦50,660.00; Utilities, ₦50,660.00; Newspapers/Periodicals, ₦25,330.00; Wardrobe, ₦42,216.66; House Maintenance: ₦8,443.33 and Constituency Allowance: ₦422,166.66.

The chairman of RMAFC, M.B. Shehu made the revelation on Tuesday in response to claims made by former Senator Shehu Sani.

Senator Sani had alleged that senators receive an additional monthly running cost of N13.5 million, on top of the N750,000 monthly allocation set by the Commission.

But Shehu said that the RMAFC lacks the constitutional authority to enforce adherence to the remuneration guidelines, though he noted that the National Assembly is addressing this issue.

According to him, some allowances are paid regularly with the basic salary, while others are disbursed as needed.

He said, “For instance, Furniture Allowance (N6,079,200.00) and Severance Gratuity (N6,079,200.00) are paid once per term, and the optional Vehicle Allowance (N8,105,600.00) is provided as a loan to be repaid before leaving office,” Shehu said.

He further stated that, aside from the President, Vice President, Senate President, and Speaker of the House of Representatives, other public and legislative officers no longer receive housing benefits, which was previously the case.

In response to former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s recent remarks suggesting that lawmakers in both chambers of the National Assembly set their own salaries, the House of Representatives had refuted the allegation.

The Deputy Spokesperson for the House, Philip Agbese, labelled Obasanjo’s accusations as false and misleading.

He noted that members of the House of Representatives are driven by patriotism and a commitment to serve the Nigerian people, rather than self-interest.

He suggested that Obasanjo’s reaction was influenced by his previous conflicts with the National Assembly during his presidency.

Meanwhile, President Bola Tinubu recently signed the N70,000 National Minimum Wage Amendment bill 2024 into law.

This follows the resolution between the government, private sector and the organised labour on N70,000 minimum wage.

The Nigerian government had offered N62,000 as the new national minimum wage but the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) rejected the offer.

After accepting the offer of N70,000 as the new minimum wage, Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero; and his counterpart in the Trade Union Congress (TUC), Festus Osifo, said the Organised Labour agreed to it because the wage reviews in the country would no longer be every five years but once in three years.

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SAD! Former Speaker Dimeji Bankole, loses mother

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58 minutes ago

January 10, 2025

Kayode Sanni-Arewa

By Kayode Sanni-Arewa

Alhaja Monsurat Atinuke Amoke Bankole, mother of former House of Representatives Speaker, Rt. Hon. Dimeji Bankole, has passed.

Alhaja Monsurat was a devout Muslim, philanthropist, and committed community leade during her life and times.

She founded Al Mönsur Islamic Society.

She also held prominent Islamic titles, including Iya Adinni of Egbaland and Iya Sunnah of Alasalatu Society of Nigeria and West Africa.

Burial, according to the family, would take place today, Friday, January 10, 2025, in Abeokuta by 4pm.

She is survived by her husband, Chief Suarau Olayiwola Alani Bankole, a Nigerian Egba businessman and chieftain from Ogun State, who holds the Yoruba chieftaincy titles of the Oluwo of Iporo Ake and the Apena of Egbaland,, children, grandchildren, and several blood relations.

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Photos: Senator Manu lights up Kurmi LGA in Taraba Central, installs 50 solar powered streetlights

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1 hour ago

January 10, 2025

Austin Ojomah

Still disturbed over power outage in his district, Senator Manu Haruna of Taraba Central Senatorial District again lights up Kurmi LGA in Taraba Central.

This laudable development is coming barely two weeks after the tireless Senator connected Gunduma Ward to the National Grid that attracted dignitaries from the district during its inauguration ceremony.

Senator Manu install 50 solar powered streetlights in Kurmi LGA, Taraba Central

Manu has continued to demonstrate his dedication to improving the lives of his constituents through infrastructure and development projects.

Senator Manu install 50 solar powered streetlights in Kurmi LGA, Taraba Central

On Thursday, 50 solar streetlights were installed in Kurmi Local Government Area, received by the Executive Chairman of Kurmi LGA, Hon. Moses Maihankali, alongside Senator Haruna Manu’s campaign organization.

The solar streetlights have significantly enhanced the look of Baissa, the headquarters of Kurmi LGA, eliminating darkness in key areas and improving safety and visibility. the project ensures that critical areas within the community benefit from the enhanced lighting.

Senator Manu install 50 solar powered streetlights in Kurmi LGA, Taraba Central

Hon. Moses Maihankali lauded Senator Manu’s commitment, not only to Kurmi but across Taraba Central Senatorial District. He commended the Senator’s dedication to infrastructure, healthcare, and humanitarian services, noting that his actions have earned him political trust, respect, and goodwill within the state.

Recall that, Senator Manu’s earlier efforts to connect Kurmi LGA to the national grid, further reinforcing his commitment to providing reliable power to the Senatorial District.

By installing the solar streetlights, Senator Manu ensures an immediate solution to power issues while contributing to the economic growth of Kurmi.

Senator Manu install 50 solar powered streetlights in Kurmi LGA, Taraba Central

Senator Haruna Manu’s focus on sustainable projects continues to position him as a transformative leader in Taraba State.

His investments in infrastructure and human capital development underscore his resolve to address key challenges facing his constituents, paving the way for long-term progress and prosperity.