Nigerian Senator Reveals He Earns N22 Million Monthly as Lawmaker

A shocking revelation has emerged from the Nigerian Senate, with Senator Kawu Sumaila, representing Kano South, disclosing that he earns a staggering N22 million monthly as a lawmaker. This comes barely 24 hours after the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) announced that each of the 109 senators in the upper chamber receives a total of N1.06m in salary and allowances per month.

According to Sumaila, the N22 million monthly income covers his salary and the running costs of his office. While his monthly salary is about N1 million, he receives an additional N21 million as running costs. This revelation has sparked controversy, with many questioning the transparency and accountability of the Nigerian government.

Sumaila made the disclosure during an interview with the BBC Hausa on Wednesday, where he also criticized former President Olusegun Obasanjo for accusing lawmakers of earning unreasonably high amounts during his tenure. The senator claimed that it was during Obasanjo’s tenure that legislatures earned excessive amounts, and he is now reaping the benefits of those decisions.

The news has sparked widespread debate, with many Nigerians calling for greater transparency and accountability in government spending. The revelation has also raised questions about the salaries and allowances of other lawmakers, as well as the leadership of the national assembly.

As the controversy continues to unfold, one thing is clear: the Nigerian government must take immediate action to address the transparency and accountability issues plaguing the country. The people of Nigeria deserve to know how their tax money is being spent, and it is the responsibility of their elected officials to provide that transparency.

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