Nigeria lawmakers in green chamber pledge 50% salary cut for six months to impact hunger, economic hardship

Lawmakers in the House of Representatives on Thursday pledged to donate 50% of their salaries for six months to mitigate hunger across the country.

This decision was made during a plenary session on the floor of the house following the adoption of a motion by Hon. Ibrahim Isiaka (APC- Ogun State) during the plenary session.

Benjamin Kalu, the Deputy Speaker proposed the salary cut amendment, urging his colleagues to make this sacrifice. “This government is doing its best, but one year is not enough to address the challenges of this country.

“I want to plead with our colleagues to sacrifice 50 per cent of our salaries for a period of six months,” Kalu stated.

With each member’s monthly salary set at N600,000, the contribution will amount to N300,000 for a member in one month. Collectively, the House will contribute N108 million monthly, totaling N648 million over six months.

The House also mandated its Committee on Appropriation, Humanitarian Affairs, Finance, and Budget to ensure compliance with the resolution.

This effort according to them is to assist FG’s effort at boosting food sufficiency and bringing down the high cost of food.