OBJ should be held responsible for what is happening in the political terrain in terms of desperation and cost of governance. After all he introduced JUMBO salary with a bench mark of N150,000 for councillors as far back as 1999/2000. And since them our political environment has never been the same.
Other past leaders in other countries are writing what will motivate and inspire their leaders and youths, he ironically chose to confirm what his daughter Iyabo wrote about him. A father that can not manage his home was was imposed on Nigerians as a president.
"Senator Iyabo Obasanjo had written an open letter to her father accusing him of being a liar, manipulator, wife-basher and hypocrite who was desperate for a third term despite his denials to the contrary" Sorry to say this, OBJ is a BIG fool and will... You can refresh your mind on her view through the link below.
http://www.vanguardngr.com/2013/12/gave-dad-iyabo-obasanjo/

they are the problem we have governor salary is more the this because of security allowance.

Smh! na where Naija wan pass take better nw..

BUHARI SHOULD HELP ME REMOVE DIBU OJERINDE COME 2015. APC CHANGE! THE MAN STOPPED MY CAFE FROM REGISTERING FROM JAMB. HIS FAMILY ARE ENJOYING MY MONEY NOW.

The very reason I prefer Military to this impoverished democracy

NgeneUkwenu:


Dont mind the op! Everything listed there is per annum! But trust Nigerians, we dont read before commenting!

give us the right figures then

The more reaon why this country is nothing but fake country that will soon crumble.

Anoruo:


Source: www.nigeriafilms.com/news/22282/33/senators-salaries-and-allowances-in-nigeria.html

Whao

NgeneUkwenu
Ishilove
Craziebone

By virtue of my job, I am privy to some info. The Op's analysis is not entirely correct. Most of the allowances there are annual. The basic salary however is monthly and dat alone is approximately 30 million naira. There is no way in this country that a lawmaker would earn 2m annually- that's an entry level salary in moderately paid govt offices. The constituency allowance too is not annual, it is released quarterly. There are lots of other hidden allowances not reflected here. The documented annual take is not up to 353 million but it is also not 29million naira. It is in the region of 80-100 million for an average law maker.

Craziebone pointed out that all the other allowances took bearing from the basic allowance. Now this is true, and the implication is that, since the basic is monthly, every other allowance is calculated on monthly basis. Now this is a good point but It wasn't done that way. That data originated from 'Osun Defender'- a tabloid during the occupy Nigeria saga. I think it was exagerrated for effect.

Ishilove dear, like I stated above, there are lots of other allowances not declared so it is very possible that their eventual take home is higher than the amount bandied. if u have any information pls share.

I'm sick and tired of the sham we call government.

Pls, I need clarification here. Is the N29 million per month or per annum?

NgeneUkwenu:


What am saying is based on what op posted! It is all per annum!

The fact in issue here is that the money they receive is too high and not the calculation.
How can you justify the known fact that over 300 people which is about 0.0013% of the nation's population spend 25% of the budget?

@Oliidell.
Thanks for that contribution.

until senators are paid less than 250,000 salary with all benefits inside it...Nigeria is going nowhere..complete thieves

such a shame and they end up doing nothing after their tenure.
18,000 compared to 2 Million.....smh..that is why the GAP between the rich and poor in Nigeria will FOREVER CONTINUE TO REMAIN WIDE !!!

Satex:
@Oliidell.
Thanks for that contribution.

You are welcome

Thank God am not from Nigeria

bosun11:
until senators are paid less than 250,000 salary with all benefits inside it...Nigeria is going nowhere..complete thieves

such a shame and they end up doing nothing after their tenure.
18,000 compared to 2 Million.....smh..that is why the GAP between the rich and poor in Nigeria will FOREVER CONTINUE TO REMAIN WIDE !!!

In my opinion, it should be professionalised. Aspirants should have at least a Masters degree is governance, political science or related disciplines and should be placed on civil service salary structure without additional benefits for now. Then we will know the true patriots that really have the interest of the country at heart.

Taku555:
Thank God am not from Nigeria

Or ne are you sure?

Nigeria budget. out of 100% Excutive are spending 30% Representaive 50% and we citizns are sharing remaining 20% so tell ao tnz will be.

People dat ard shouting Buhari, Does Buhari wl reduce dat salary? Bird of thesame feathers........

.. If this is true..i done rush go buy form...

bosun11:
until senators are paid less than 250,000 salary with all benefits inside it...Nigeria is going nowhere..complete thieves

such a shame and they end up doing nothing after their tenure.
18,000 compared to 2 Million.....smh..that is why the GAP between the rich and poor in Nigeria will FOREVER CONTINUE TO REMAIN WIDE !!!

Thank you so much.They end up doing NOTHING for their constituencies!!!
That is another shame. The salary itself is a big shame.

B.A.S.T.A.R.D.S



ON SECOND TOT RICH BASTERDDDSSS!

NgeneUkwenu:
See Nigerian Educational System! All the allowances listed there is per annum! How come the op mischievously calculated all and tagged it per a month? And some senseless posters above bought it hook and sinker?

Seun, Obinoscopy, Ishilove, this is false information! Yank it off or do the needful!

8. Don't post false information on Nairaland.

Abi senators dey buy cars every month?

Stop being ignorantly ardent please.
Google is your friend.
If it was 30m per annum,would they be jumping fence?

NNE,WAKE UP IMMEDIATELYhttp://www.vanguardngr.com/2013/08/nigerian-lawmakers-are-the-highest-paid-in-the-world/

LORD, HAVE MERCY!
#Shocked

Our leaders are exceptionally wasteful. And some of them can't even make reasonable suggestions o. I so much hate this stupid constitution of ours. Its high time we losed our Independence, so the white can rule over us. Some of us are Animals.

Dose re d main criminal in our country

Yeah......A country where money meant for development and other things are been pocketed by individuals.

I feel helpless. This is too much even if it's the annual figure. Over $2million annually for what? Yet they get kickback from contracts. Let us not forget special committee allowances, christmas bonus plus their private business (that have been boosted by their celebrity status). Omo, I just weak.

Looking at the source of this info its reliability is in question, further more if we pay 108 people this much we would have gone broke ages ago, we know that they collect a huge chunk of our recurrent expenditure but blow it put of proportion does no justice to the problem.

well., dis is an eye opener. if Nigerians like dey should still vote nonsense come Feb. 2015 den we will continue to remain in dis deep shitt.

NgeneUkwenu:
See Nigerian Educational System! All the allowances listed there is per annum! How come the op mischievously calculated all and tagged it per a month? And some senseless posters above bought it hook and sinker?

Seun, Obinoscopy, Ishilove, this is false information! Yank it off or do the needful!

8. Don't post false information on Nairaland.

Abi senators dey buy cars every month?

I bet it with you, the ones they've stolen surpass that aforementioned moneys. So who cares if it is false or true....