Nigerian Lawmakers Agree on 50% Salary Cut Amidst Economic Hardship

The Nigerian House of Representatives has voted to cut their salaries by 50% for the next six months in response to the country’s economic challenges.

This decision was made during a plenary session on Thursday, following the approval of a motion titled “An Appeal to the Proponents of Proposed Nationwide Protest to Maintain Peace, Eschew Violence and Open the Windows for Meaningful Engagements with Government at all Levels in Order to Address their Issues,” sponsored by Ibrahim Isiaka from Ogun State.

Deputy Speaker Ben Kalu proposed the amendment, stating that the legislators should make this sacrifice. Although Kalu initially mentioned that lawmakers earn ₦500,000 monthly, Speaker Tajudeen Abbas corrected him, stating the actual monthly salary is ₦600,000.

With the salary cut, lawmakers will now earn ₦300,000 monthly, in addition to other allowances.