The Minister of State for Defence, Musiliu Obanikoro’s claim on a television programme Monday that he draws N4 million annually as salary and allowances, is....
false, PREMIUM TIMES can authoritatively report today.
Mr. Obanikoro, alongside other Nigerian ministers, earn far ahead of that figure according to government schedule of remuneration for ministers, and in four probable rates computed by this newspaper based on stipulated guidelines, the lowest amount a minister could take home is N6.59 million per annum and the upper limit may hit N12.97 million or more.
The rates include a minister’s basic salary, and allowances for accommodation, motor vehicle fuelling and maintenance, entertainment, utility and newspaper/periodicals. The upper limit reflects payment for furniture and an official car.
But speaking on Channels Television’s breakfast programme, Sunrise Daily, Monday, Mr. Obanikoro said his basic salary as minister is N2 million, and N4million if allowances are included.
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