The National Assembly management has begun clearing members of both chambers for payment and collection of severance packages as the 9th Assembly comes to an end.
The 9th Assembly, which was inaugurated on June 11, 2019, is expected to wind down by the first week of June, while the 10th Assembly is billed for inauguration on June 13, 2023.
For the outgoing 9th Assembly, over N30bn has been budgeted for severance and welcome package for outgoing and incoming members and aides in the 2023 Appropriation Act.
The Clerk of the House, Yahaya Danzaria, announced this during a plenary session on Wednesday.
The Speaker of the House, Femi Gbajabiamila, read out the Clerk’s notice to members on the floor.
