Senator Kalu advocates for part-time legislature as cost cutting measure

Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, representing Abia North, has suggested that the National Assembly and state legislatures operate on a part-time basis to reduce financial burdens on the government.

 

Kalu proposed a constitutional amendment to enable lawmakers to sit for only three months, with four sessions per year, and emergency sittings when necessary, reports ABN News.

 

He argued that this move would help streamline government expenses and promote trust among Nigerians.

 

Kalu, a former Governor of Abia State, noted that lawmakers’ salaries are modest and do not justify the current full-time arrangement. He emphasized that this change could be part of a broader strategy to improve government efficiency.

 

The senator’s proposal aligns with recent calls for a part-time legislature, aiming to reduce costs and enhance effectiveness.

 

Kalu’s advocacy for a constitutional amendment may spark further debate and consideration among his colleagues and the Nigerian public.