● Orji Kalu, the senator representing Abia North, has said he earned N14 million monthly as Nigerian lawmaker
● The former governor of Abia state said the N14 million monthly earnings were hardly enough for him to manage his constituency and staff
● Kalu made the claim while speaking on the controversies that have continued to trail the earnings of the lawmakers
Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, representing Abia North, has revealed that he earns N14 million monthly, debunking the notion that Nigerian lawmakers live lavishly while the masses suffer. …CONTINUE READING
He made this statement on Channels Television’s Politics Today, clarifying that this amount covers everything, including overhead costs and staff salaries.
His statement reads in part: “I earn N14 million for everything in a month. That is everything encompassing, the overhead, the worker’s salary, everybody.”
As a prominent figure, Kalu’s disclosure aims to promote transparency and challenge public perceptions about lawmakers’ earnings. His business background and experience as governor provide unique insight into the complexities of Nigeria’s political and economic landscape.
Kalu, a former Abia State governor, emphasized that N14 million is hardly sufficient for his responsibilities, such as travelling to his constituency and maintaining his office. This statement offers a glimpse into the financial realities of Nigeria’s lawmakers, often shrouded in controversy.