Reps reveal amount lawmakers earn as salary

The House of Representatives Spokesperson, Akin Rotimi has clarified the actual monthly salary of members of the green chamber.

In a statement issued on Wednesday in Abuja, Rotimi explained that lawmakers are receiving N600,000, contrary to speculations of N900,000 monthly, addressing media reports suggesting discrepancies in members’ salaries, including claims of receiving N936,979 for July.

He said that the correct monthly salary is N600,000, taking into account deductions for advances like housing, which are paid at the beginning of the tenure.

Rotimi further explained that a member who recently showcased his salary on a TV programme was an exception, as he assumed office through a court decision long after the initial on-boarding, noting that the House remains committed to the resolution passed on July 18, mandating a 50 percent salary reduction for six months to alleviate hardship.

,,,,He acknowledged a delay in implementing this resolution for July due to necessary administrative processes and coordination with financial institutions, assuring that instructions for salary adjustments have,,,,been issued and will be enforced going forward.