The House of Representatives has yet to implement its resolution to cut members’ salaries by 50% for the next six months, citing bureaucratic issues as the reason for the delay. The resolution was made in mid-July, with the aim of reducing salaries from July to December 2024.
The move was initially proposed during deliberations on a motion seeking to prevent the nationwide hunger protest, which began on August 1. The motion, titled “An appeal to the proponents of the proposed nationwide protest, to maintain peace, eschew violence and open windows for meaningful engagements with the governments at all levels in order to address their issues,” was sponsored by Rep. Ibrahim Isiaka of Ogun State.
Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu amended the motion’s prayers, calling on lawmakers to sacrifice 50% of their salaries to support government intervention efforts. While the House maintains its commitment to the resolution, bureaucracy has been blamed for the delayed implementation.
