The acting spokesman of the Senate, Senator Godiya Akwashik in a statement in Abuja on Monday disclosed that senators have agreed to donate 50 percent of their salaries to help fight COVID-19 outbreak in Nigeria.

He further stressed that the monthly donation of salaries would be sustained until the spread of the virus is fully contained in Nigeria and victims of the pandemic recovered.

Akwashiki said: “After due consultations following a keen review of the national efforts to contain the Coronavirus pandemic in Nigeria, the Senate wishes to announce that from March, 2020, Distinguished Senators will be donating 50 per cent of their salaries to these efforts to stop the spread of the disease, otherwise known as COVID-19, in our country.

“This monthly contribution from the Upper Legislative Chamber will be sustained until Nigeria is declared safe from the ravages of this deadly disease.

“The Senate commends the efforts of President Muhammadu Buhari and the administration towards the goal of securing our nation against this plague.

“The Senate is willing and ready to do whatever is required of the Legislature for the effectiveness of all the measures in place now or that may be required in the future to win the fight against this menace.



“The Senate commends all agencies of the Federal and state levels for working in collaboration to protect public health across the country.

“It also acknowledges the patriotic response of public-spirited individuals and organisations who have contributed in one way or the other in support of this fight.

“The Senate further appeals to the citizens to comply with the directives on social distancing and observance of basic rules of hygiene as explained by public health officials as the most effective way to protect ourselves, families and country against COVID-19.

“This is a global adversity that is testing the wit and resilience of mankind all over the world.

“By staying resolute and each of us responsibly playing their role, COVID-19 like all epidemics before it will soon be pushed into history.”

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Seun
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Mynd44

We do not want their 50% donation.
We want their exorbitant salaries and allowances be reduced!!

Half bread � is better than nothing

Impressive

If they can’t do 50% of their take home they should keep their money.infact they should keep their 50% and return the Toyota Camry.

They can do more than that.
To whom much is given, much is expected.

I think if we Nigerians really want this country to change from bad to better this is the right time to take a step. We dont want presidential system of government.

I wish so

I hope it continues

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johnmartus:
I think if we Nigerians really want this country to change from bad to better this is the right time to take a step. We dont want presidential system of government.

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