₦airaland Forum

Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, representing Abia North, has suggested that the National Assembly and state legislatures operate on a part-time basis to reduce financial burdens on the government.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RiKt2LerCRk

In an exclusive interview with ABN TV in the US, Kalu proposed a constitutional amendment to enable lawmakers to sit for only three months, with four sessions per year, and emergency sittings when necessary.

He argued that this move would help streamline government expenses and promote trust among Nigerians.

Kalu, a former Governor of Abia State, noted that lawmakers' salaries are modest and do not justify the current full-time arrangement. He emphasized that this change could be part of a broader strategy to improve government efficiency.

The senator's proposal aligns with recent calls for a part-time legislature, aiming to reduce costs and enhance effectiveness.

Read more at: https://abntv.com.ng/news/senator-kalu-advocates-for-part-time-legislature-to-cut-costs-video/

Very good suggestion.

That is unnecessary sir just resign with all the huge allowances and salaries you don't make any sensible laws the laws are not been enforced. A woman that has been representing is constituency only one bill she sponsored tinted glasses, how is this going to help ordinary people. If we have policy still taking bride on the street then we need to get rid of the whole lawmakers if the people to enforce laws are not doing their job. We only see them on election day or protest day that's when they know their duties.

We want to see the hard numbers. How much will the part-time legislation eliminate, what will the excesses go to and when will such project be delivered.

Hard numbers or just shut it.

I know akpabio and his gang won't like it, but this is the very first time anyone in the chamber is making sense like someone who understands how bad ebola tealimbu and his clueless and brainless team are destroying the economy of this country.

Simply reduce their allowances. Let those interested in leadership role take up the job

Oloriburuku Oloshi somebody, but the vagabond is right on this one. The Assembly is useless. However this goat is the only idiot that Tinubu flogged twice in the last election. Fear of defeat didn't let him face the JAGABAN at the Primary, and when he came out for SP position, the JAGABAN flogged him to go back to his hut and God's Will prevail on Godswill Akpabio

Most of the time, both the Senate and HoR chambers are hardly filled up, except when it is the time for budget allocation. Bunch of lazy zombies

This present fed govt like wastage ,They will not support this

Dem go gree? Bastards

Will others agree?

That is a welcome development with moderate allowance.

Nice one from Kalu, but if only it would be amended

After eight years of ruling Abia State, this man had nothing to show for it. A truly amusing politician and a leech.

Just wait and see the speed with which Akpabio will suspend him.

Hit Likes for part time legislature in Nigeria.

Kalu made reasonable point ,,, if only akpabio and his goons wey the shear tokens go gree implement am

When will all these lip services come to an end

Nonsense, part time or reduction in take home allowances

Part time what? Always dishing out absurdities. No need for that, just reduce Ur allowances.

slimfit1:
That is unnecessary sir just resign with all the huge allowances and salaries you don't make any sensible laws the laws are not been enforced. A woman that has been representing is constituency only one bill she sponsored tinted glasses, how is this going to help ordinary people. If we have policy still taking bride on the street then we need to get rid of the whole lawmakers if the people to enforce laws are not doing their job. We only see them on election day or protest day that's when they know their duties.

..still pained with great ideas..BATAists. Go chop..

Only in Nigeria an ex-convict will have the boldness to be advising the Federal Government... comedy land, we never serious for this country.

FarmlandInc:
Most of the time, both the Senate and HoR chambers are hardly filled up, except when it is the time for budget allocation. Bunch of lazy zombies

But his suggestion is the Best,as this is what is obtainable in USA,where Una Military carved out the 1979- Constitution but because most people are Tribesmen, they change this Overnight for the gaulibles audiences in Nigeria.
So, Senator Kanu is right with his Suggestion!

hmmm

I have a better idea sir.... Why not scrap the 2 houses..... Or have jst one.... Me ino see una usefulness.... U can't even oppose d executive

Kalu, a former Governor of Abia State, noted that lawmakers' salaries are modest

See the salaries and allowances he calls modest below

Ok

wheymight:
God bless you senator Kalu. This is the most sensible thing any Nigerian politician has offered to get us out of this economic mess.

who is him advising? why can't him move emotion in regards to it

This man is more corrupt than Tinubu but Igbo are hypocrites, covering their shit and using tissue paper to clean Tinubu's poo 💩