Abia North senator Orji Kalu said part-time law-making will help cut the cost of governance in the country.
SPECIAL REPORT: Jigawa villagers link declining farming output, urban drift to abandonment of damSPECIAL REPORT: Katsina farmers lament impact of climate changeGive us our daily bread…, By Wole OlaoyeSPECIAL REPORT: Jigawa villagers link declining farming output, urban drift to abandonment of damSPECIAL REPORT: Katsina farmers lament impact of climate changeGive us our daily bread…, By Wole OlaoyeAbia North Senator Orji Kalu has proposed an amendment to the constitution to reduce federal and...
It’s essential to acknowledge that news production incurs expenses, and we take pride in never placing our stories behind a prohibitive paywall.The former governor urged President Bola Tinubu and other members of the National Assembly to develop legislation that will legalise the part-time legislature system in the country.
He specifically said he and his colleagues at the upper chamber are “paid almost nothing” as salaries. “In view of present economic challenges, I think Senator Orji Kalu is not missing the mark as he suggests that National Assembly business should be part-time work and not full-time. At Premium Times, we firmly believe in the importance of high-quality journalism. Recognizing that not everyone can afford costly news subscriptions, we are dedicated to delivering meticulously researched, fact-checked news that remains freely accessible to all.
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