Former Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, has disclosed that the only financial benefit he receives from the government is N577,000 monthly pension as a former governor of Lagos State.

He also said that he is not receiving billions of naira from the federal government as speculated by some Nigerians, after serving eight years as the minister.

Fashola said this on Saturday while appearing as a guest on Arise TV programme, ”Perspectives.’

When asked if there were financial benefits accrued to him as a former public servant, he said, “The benefit I get I think is N577,000 monthly pension from Lagos State. That’s all I get.

“So, in spite of all the stories that we got several billions of money (after leaving office), I’ve come out to deny that repeatedly. Well I don’t know how long it lasts, but all I know is that I get N577,000 per month consistently.”

When asked if there were other benefits from the federal government, he said “no.”

Responding to a question on if he could advise current public office holders, the former Lagos governor said he was not in the position to issue advice but admonished that they “should remain true and authentic” in their duties.

In September 2023, Fashola said he did not need to hold office for serving in President Bola Tinubu’s administration.

“I do not need a title to serve: the president can only appoint at least one minister, for example, from each state in which he has done that,” Fashola had said.

GO0dharddick:
They keep insulting the sensibility of sane Nigerians.

If Nigeria was working, this man would have since been in jail by now. Werèy said a serious government would fixed electricity in 6 months. He was made a Minister, the clown said it is rocket science clown

AriyaTV:


That's a big lie.

Not with the present tax laws.

A friend work for an estalishment for 8years he has close 2 million to collect.

MICHEALADEX:



You pale fit be school cert holder for civil service and you expect his to earn like a director or permanent secretary

TimeManager:

Yes, he said it because he did it as Governor and when he became minister, the two key components of power generation and distribution had been privatized by the previous Administration with encumbrances in the contracts making it extremely difficult to terminate. The only major duty he had was regulatory and build capacity.

-kiss the truth!

TimeManager:

Yes, he said it because he did it as Governor and when he became minister, the two key components of power generation and distribution had been privatized by the previous Administration with encumbrances in the contracts making it extremely difficult to terminate. The only major duty he had was regulatory and build capacity.

-kiss the truth!

RepoMan007:
Basic or expanded allowance?