Many questions have been coming to my table concerning how much Nigerian Senators earn per month as salary. This question started coming after we have written many articles concerning the salaries of some agencies in Nigeria like the Nigerian Police Salary 2024, Nigerian Navy Salary 2024 and many other government agencies. This has made recruitmentpay to go on research concerning how much a Senator in Nigeria earns each month. In this post we are going to explain everything you need to know concerning the Nigerian Senators Salary and Allowance as at 2024.
Before we break down the salary and allowances of a Senator in Nigeria, let’s first explain and understand the basic work of the senators in Nigeria.
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- Lawmaking
Senators are primarily responsible for making and amending laws. They introduce bills, debate proposed legislation, and vote on its approval. For a bill to become law, it must be passed by both the Senate and the House of Representatives (the lower chamber) and then signed by the President.
- Representation
Senators represent their constituencies (each of Nigeria’s 36 states elects three senators, while the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, elects one). They advocate for the interests and needs of the people in their constituencies, often pushing for development projects, federal allocation of resources, and infrastructure.
- Oversight of the Executive
The Senate has the power to oversee the activities of the executive arm of government, ensuring that policies and actions are in line with the constitution and public interest. They hold hearings, summon government officials, and investigate matters related to governance, accountability, and transparency.
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- Approval of Appointments
The Senate has the constitutional responsibility to screen and confirm appointments made by the President, such as ministers, ambassadors, and heads of federal agencies.
- Budget Approval
The Senate, in collaboration with the House of Representatives, examines and approves the national budget proposed by the executive. They ensure that it aligns with the country’s priorities and economic realities.
- Constitutional Amendments
Senators participate in the process of amending the Nigerian Constitution. Any proposed amendment must pass with a two-thirds majority in both the Senate and the House of Representatives and must be ratified by at least two-thirds of the state houses of assembly.
- Impeachment Powers
The Senate has the power to impeach the President, Vice President, or other high-ranking officials, if they are found guilty of misconduct, breach of trust, or constitutional violations. However, this requires a serious process and a supermajority vote.
Now that we understands the role they play in the government, let’s now look at the monthly salary.
Nigerian Senators Salary 2024
Nigerian Senators receive both salaries and some other allowances, which are regulated by the Revenue Mobilization Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC). The monthly salary and allowances for each Nigerian senator is about ₦1,063,860. This includes both regular and non-regular allowances. Below is the breakdown of the salary.
- Basic Salary – ₦168,866.70.
- Motor Vehicle Fueling & Maintenance – ₦126,650.00.
- Personal Assistant – ₦42,216.66.
- Domestic Staff – ₦126,650.00.
- Entertainment – ₦50,660.00.
- Utilities – ₦50,660.00.
- Newspapers/Periodicals – ₦25,330.00.
- Wardrobe – ₦42,216.66.
- House Maintenance – ₦8,443.33.
- Constituency Allowance – ₦422,166.66.
Apart from the monthly payment mentioned above, senators are also entitled to some non-regular allowances which is stated as below.
- Furniture Allowance – ₦6,079,200 (paid once per tenure).
- Severance Gratuity – ₦6,079,200 (paid at the end of tenure).
- Vehicle Allowance – ₦8,105,600 (optional, but must be repaid before the senator leaves office).
Meanwhile, there has been rumors going around that Senators earn nothing less than 21 million Naira Monthly which the agency mentioned above debunked the rumors and said they are not true before giving the breakdown of the amount paid to Nigerian Senators.
Please note that this post will be updated once there is any update concerning the Nigerian senators salary and allowances.