Lawmakers in the Federal House of Representatives have passed a resolution to slash their salaries by fifty per cent for six months to provide succour for Nigerians and avert a planned nationwide protest over economic hardship.
Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu moved the motion at the plenary on Tuesday during a debate on the need to avert a planned nationwide protest by appealing to the proponents to be patient with the Tinubu administration.
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Adopting the original motion by Representative Ayokunle Isiaka, the House appealed to the general public to promote a peaceful and constructive approach towards addressing national issues.
Recall that Nigerians are clamouring to protest next month over hardship and hunger in the country.
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