Earlier today we reported that the incoming 9th Assembly members consisting of 469 members are to receive a welcome package of N4.68billion.
Well, Nigerians think that in light of the other issues on the National Assembly floor, this payday is both unnecessary and wasteful. See these tweets by other Nigerians:
OK. Can we now talk about the 9th Assembly Welcome Package?
Like, welcome to the Criminal World?
I know one olorinke wld come n refer me to d constitution, but, how did u all do to amend it?— Mohammed Abdulkarim (@Elmohammedy619) May 15, 2019
Daylight robbery in 9th National Assembly
— KINGRID (@Ridex20) May 15, 2019
If the 9th Assembly truly want to change how governance is conducted in Nigeria, it must first take a big cut in its salaries and benefits, make its budget open; then a cleansing can then commence.
Until then, I'm done with Nigeria's politics.— Afolabi ABIODUN ???????????????? (@afolabiodun) April 23, 2019
N4.68bn to the 9th National Assembly members as welcome package??
That's like a bonus for winning election. pic.twitter.com/aSmwuWbEid
— CHIEF_PROTOCOL (@ElSirdeeq99) May 15, 2019
Dear Nigerians, here we go again!
9th National Assembly!
469 members to receive N4.68bn welcome package 2help the lawmakers sort out accommodation n furniture issues.
Yes, $12.9m bonanza for winning the elections.
It’s ok!????????♂️@PeperHade @CACCOT1 @MaryanneAnyann1 @dhayciarh pic.twitter.com/UcmPO0J3UY
— Leading Nigeria's Conversation (@LNCtoday) May 15, 2019
"9th National Assembly: 469 members to receive N4.68bn welcome package"
Things like this is what makes people think that becoming a legislator is a profession, instead of an opportunity to serve. What's welcome package???
— Paul Jesusetemi Pharez (@Stkeypoint) May 15, 2019
When will our finance be channelled to the right path in Nigeria?
9th National Assembly ????
— ÀRÈMO ELUDIRE ISAAC (@URadioBoyfriend) May 15, 2019
Clearly, a lot of Nigerians feel like they are being cheated, we will like to know what you think about this welcome package.
