Breakdown of Nigerian senators' salaries, allowances emerges

A breakdown of the salaries and allowances of Nigerian Senators representing the 109 senatorial districts across the country has emerged.

The salaries and allowances of the senators have always been of great concern and generated massive reactions from Nigerians.

According to a post shared by @StatiSense, the total salary and allowance of a Nigerian senator is N29.48m monthly.

The breakdown shows that the basic salary is N2.48m while furniture allowance - N7.45m, accommodation - N4.97m and constituency allowance - N4.97m

The salaries and allowances of Nigerian Senators

Nigeria's Senators Earnings:

Basic Salary - N2.48m

Hardship Allowance - N1.24m

Constituency Allowance - N4.97m

Furniture Allowance - N7.45m

Newspaper Allowance - N1.24m

Wardrobe Allowance - N621K

Recess Allowance - N248K

Accommodation - N4.97m

Utilities - N828K

Entertainment - N828K

Personal Assistant - N621K

Vehicle Maintenance Allowance - N1.86m

Leave Allowance - N248K

Severance Gratuity - N1.86m

Motor Vehicle Allowance - N9.94m

Total = N29.48m Monthly