Members of the House of Representatives on Thursday, December 19, donated the sum of N704.9 million from their salaries for the purpose of supporting vulnerable Nigerians across the country.
This initiatives by the lawmakers was disclosed by the Speaker of the House of Assembly, Tajudeen Abbas on the floor of the plenary.
Abbas said, “If you recall, about five months ago, we decided to contribute half of our salaries to address the critical needs of the Nigerian people. I am happy to inform you that so far, we have contributed N704, 907,578.82.”
According to the Speaker, the funds were contributed by the lawmakers over the period of five months and would be handed over the vulnerable Nigerians.
He said the lawmakers donated half of their salaries in response to the biting hardships and challenges of poverty faced by the people.
Abbas further stated that the funds so far raised would be handed over the President Bola Tinubu to help alleviate the poverty faced by Nigerians.
“On the 31st of December, I will lead a delegation of leadership to handover the money to the President for the exclusive use of the vulnerable Nigerians who really needs it.
“The contributions you made highlights the steadfastness and dedication of members to addressing the critical needs of Nigerians,” Abbas added.
