News

FG To Spend N1.37 Billion On Accommodation Of 45 New Minister-Designate

The housing allowance of the 45 new minister-designates for four years might cost the federal government about N1.37 billion.

 

Truetells Nigeria understands that the government might spend N343.25 million on the housing allowance of newly appointed ministers annually.

According to The Punch, the annual allocation of N343.25 million in four years will cost the Federal Government N1.37bn for the 45 minister-designate accommodations.

The allowances are based on data collated from a document obtained from the website of the Revenue Mobilisation and Fiscal Allocation Commission (RMFAC).

It covers allowances for accommodation (200 per cent of basic salary), domestic staff (75 per cent of basic salary), utilities (30 per cent of basic salary), and furniture (300 per cent of basic salary).

President, Bola Tinubu, recently unveiled the portfolios of the 45 ministers- designated.

They include the Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy: Bosun Tijani; the Minister of State, Environment and Ecological Management: Ishak Salako; the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy: Wale Edun; the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy: Bunmi Tunji-Ojo; Minister of Power: Adebayo Adelabu; Minister of State, Health and Social Welfare: Tunji Alausa; Minister of Solid Minerals Development: Dele Alake; Minister of Tourism: Lola Ade-John; Minister of Transportation: Adegboyega Oyetola.

Others are Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Doris Anite; Minister of Innovation Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji; Minister of State, Labour and Employment, Nkiruka Onyejeocha; Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy; Minister of Works, David Umahi; Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo; Minister of Youth, Abubakar Momoh; Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Betta Edu; Minister of State, Gas Resources, Ekperikpe Ekpo; Minister of State, Petroleum Resources, Heineken Lokpobiri; Minister of Sports Development, John Enoh and Minister of Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike.

Also on the list are the Minister of Arts, Culture and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa; Minister of Defence, Muhammed Badaru; Minister of State Defence, Bello Matawalle; Minister of State, Education, Tanko Sununu; Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa.

TruetellsNigeria

Recent Posts

LAWMA MD Advocates Green Justice and Sustainability at Babcock University

The Managing Director/CEO of the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, has advocated…

2 hours ago

NMGS Seeks Customs Partnership to Combat Resource Smuggling

    The Nigerian Mining and Geosciences Society (NMGS) has called for stronger collaboration with…

11 hours ago

ZENITH TECH FAIR 4.0 ENDS ON A HIGH AS HACKATHON WINNERS GET N77.5M CASH REWARD

  A total sum of N77.5 million in prize money was won at the end…

1 day ago

Warri agog as Delta Security Trust boss wins Toyota Prado in Glo promo

Warri was agog with excitement on Thursday as the Board Chairman of Delta State Security…

1 day ago

At UBA Business Series, Experts Say Innovation, Passion Crucial to building Successful businesses

    Building businesses that stand the test of time requires a blend of innovation,…

2 days ago

Breaking: Speaker Obasa Clarifies Negative Perceptions As Sanwo-Olu Presents 2025 Budget

  Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, on Thursday…

2 days ago