This took place while the green chamber debated a bill which seeks to provide special financial support, training and modern equipment for the Nigerian Armed Forces. However, opposition stood fiercely in the house with Oghene Egoh (PDP, Lagos) who clamoured that the stream of funds accruing to the support fund is too much. $1 billion was given to them to fight insurgency and up until now, we are still facing insecurity,” he said. Each month, both Houses are also personal allowances which include: hardship allowance, furniture allowance, wardrobe allowance, vehicle maintenance allowance and recess allowance amongst others which runs into billions of naira. Backed by the constitution, the contribution request in order to finance an expenditure that lacks funding falls on the shoulders of the Nigerian lawmakers.

Source: The North Africa Journal March 02, 2020 14:26 UTC