There is rumoured to be some grumblings among the newly appointed ministers in the Buhari-led administration. This is not unconnected to their working conditions especially their salaries, which is far lower than their expectations.
The conditions were contained in a letter of appointment delivered to them during the week by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Engr. Babachir Lawal.
According to the letter, while the minister will receive N2, 026, 400 Annual Basic Salary($8,514.285), minister of state is to get
N1.8million ($7,563.025) per annum.
The other conditions include: Estacode Allowance($900 per diem); Duty Tour Allowance(N35,000); Utilities Allowance (Telephone/ Electricity/ Water)–30% of Annual
Basic Salary (N607,920); Domestic Staff Allowance(75% -((N1,519,800) of Annual Basic Salary; Medical Facilities (in accordance with
NHIS Policy); Special Assistant (To be provided in kind); Security (To be provided in kind); Air Travel (By Business Class); Newspaper Allowance (15% of Annual Basic
Salary-N303,960).
The ministers have expressed fears that the salary may not be able to foot their bills.
A source said while speaking to The Nation “Most ministers have been
sad since they received their letters of
appointment because the salary and allowance
package was a far cry from where they were
coming from. We hope that ministers will
eventually not steal if they have to serve this
nation on hungry stomach.
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