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CACOL Backs Sagay, Asks NASS To Disprove Claims


The Centre for Anti-Corruption and Open Leadership (CACOL) has backed Professor Itse Sagay (SAN), Chairman Presidential Advisory Committee Against Corruption (PACAC’s) criticism of the National Assembly.

The revered Professor was reported to have said: “from the information I have gathered, a Nigerian Senator earns about N29 million a month and over N3 billion a year. Basic salary N2,484,245.50; hardship allowance, 1,242, 122.70; constituency allowance N4, 968, 509.00; furniture allowance N7, 452, 736.50; newspaper allowance N1, 242, 122.70.

In addition, Sagay reportedly listed other allowances to include: “Wardrobe allowance N621,061.37; recess allowance N248, 424.55; accommodation 4,968,509.00; utilities N828,081.83; domestic staff N1,863,184.12; entertainment N828,081.83; personal assistant N621,061.37; vehicle maintenance allowance N1,863,184.12; leave allowance N248,424.55; severance gratuity N7, 425,736.50; and motor vehicle allowance N9, 936,982.00.”

The Executive Chairman of CACOL, Mr Debo Adeniran, reacting to the ‘exposure’, said: “Between the present NASS and Prof., we will choose the latter in terms of the zeal and dedication to the cause of ridding our society of corruption. We know that the PACAC Chairman’s integrity is a million miles ahead when compared to that of the present NASS.”

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