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In Nigeria, the salary structure of government position holders is a topic of great interest and importance. Citizens and aspiring public servants often seek information about the earnings and remuneration packages of those in various government positions. This article aims to provide a simplified and clear overview of the salary structure for government officials in Nigeria.
This article is aimed at revealing the salaries of various political officers in Nigeria. It includes the salaries of the President, Vice President, Senate President, Speaker of the National House of Representatives, Federal Ministers, States Governors, Members of the National Assembly, States Commissioners, Local Government Chairmen, Councilors and other high-ranking political officeholders.
It is important to note that the President’s salary is determined by the Revenue Mobilization, Allocation, and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), an independent body responsible for setting the salaries and allowances of public officials in Nigeria
The top officers receive comprehensive remuneration packages that consist of annual salaries, accommodation, vehicle maintenance and fuel, Personal Assistants, house maintenance, domestic staff, entertainment and utility allowances. They also receive additional allowances such as constituency allowance, annual leave, hardship allowance, wardrobe, newspapers, and responsibility allowances. Here are the specific salaries for each officer:
1. Salary Of President Of Nigeria
The President of Nigeria, as the highest-ranking public official in the country, receives a substantial salary. As of the latest available information, which is accurate as of 2021, the President’s annual salary is approximately N14.4 million based on the total package prepared by the RMAFC.
This amount includes various allowances and benefits, making it a comprehensive package.
2. Salary of the Vice President of Nigeria
The current annual salary for the Vice President is N12.1 million. This amount is subject to review and may change over time based on various factors such as economic conditions and government policies.
The Vice President is to receive an annual Basic Salary of N2,064,400; a Hardship allowance of N1,515,786.25 and a Constituency Allowance of N7,578,931.25, bringing his total annual earning to N12.1million.
3. Salary of the Senate President of Nigeria
The Senate President will now receive a basic annual salary of N2,484,242.50. Additionally, he will be granted an allowance of N6.2 million, resulting in a total annual income of N8.69 million. On a monthly basis, his salary amounts to approximately N724,570.
Moreover, the Senate President is entitled to receive a Constituency Allowance equivalent to 250 per cent of his annual salary. This means he will receive additional funds to support the needs of his constituents.
4. Salary of the Deputy Senate President of Nigeria
The Deputy Senate President receives similar benefits to the Senate President, with an annual basic salary of N2,309,166.75 and a total allowance of N5,772,916.8. This brings their total annual salary to N8,082,083.63, with a monthly pay of N673,506.97.
Additionally, the Deputy Senate President is entitled to a Duty Tour Allowance of N32,000 per night. Senators, on the other hand, receive $1,000 as estacode and a duty tour allowance of N23,000 per night.
5. Salaries of Other Senate Members
The Senate Majority Leader earns a salary of N12,968,960, while the Minority Leader earns N12,908,168 annually. The Whip receives N12,867,000. Committee Chairmen have similar salary structures. Interestingly, during the previous administration, most senators held chairmanship positions in different committees.
It’s worth noting that the allowances received by members of the upper legislative chamber surpass their salaries by a significant margin.
6. Salaries of House of Representatives Members
The Speaker of the House of Representatives earns an annual of N4,334,942.50. The Deputy Speaker receives an annual salary of 4,002,309.94 and enjoys the same benefits as the Speaker. The Majority Leader, Minority Leader, Chief Whip, and Committee Chairmen have annual salaries of N6,352,680.00.
They also receive additional allowances: 50 per cent for Vehicle and Maintenance, 50 per cent for domestic staff, 10 per cent for utilities, and 10 per cent for House maintenance. Additionally, they receive 75 per cent for constituency allowance and 25 per cent for Personal Assistant. Other members receive similar allowances. Members are given $550 and N21,000 for estacode and domestic trips, respectively.
7. Salaries of Federal Ministers
A substantive minister earns an annual basic salary of N2,026,400 (equivalent to N168,866:66 per month).
In addition, each minister receives a furniture allowance of N6,079,200, paid once every four years. If desired, a minister can also receive a motor vehicle allowance of N8,105,600. However, this allowance is provided as a loan that must be repaid by the end of the minister’s tenure.
8. State House of Assembly Members’ Salaries
The State Houses of Assembly speakers receive the same benefits as their federal counterparts, funded by the public, and their yearly salaries are N2,049,843.75. They also receive a Constituency Allowance equal to 25 per cent of their annual salaries.
The deputy speakers receive N1,807,478.13 as their annual salary and also receive a constituency allowance of 25 per cent.
Members of the House of Assemblies receive N2,473,866.25 as their yearly salary.
9. Salaries of States Governors and Other States’ Political Officers
Nigerian Governors receive a monthly basic salary of N2.2 Million. In addition, they also receive various allowances and entitlements on a monthly, quarterly, and yearly basis. The total amount can reach up to N5 million per month. It is difficult to determine the exact amount each state Governor takes home every month due to the fluctuating benefits and allowances, which differ from state to state. However, the basic salary remains the same for all State Governors throughout the Federation.
The Deputy State Governors in Nigeria earn a monthly basic salary of N2.11 million, while State Commissioners earn N1.33 million per month as a basic salary.
10. Salaries of Local Government Political Officers
The annual emolument package for a Local Government Chairman consists of several components. This includes a basic salary of N1,026,327, a personal assistant allowance of N256,581, a domestic allowance of N769,745, an entertainment allowance of N461,847, a utility allowance of N307,898, a security allowance (supplement of N20,000), a leave allowance of N102,632, and a wardrobe allowance of N256,581.
A Vice-Chairman is entitled to a total package of N2,803,392. This package includes N904,320, a personal assistant allowance of N226,080, a domestic allowance of N78,240, an entertainment allowance of N406,944, a utility allowance of N271,296, a security allowance (supplement of N20,000), a leave allowance of N90,432, and a wardrobe allowance of N226,080.
Secretaries to the councils receive an annual package of N2.46 million, which includes N684,395, a domestic allowance of N513,296, and other allowances.
Elected councillors each receive an annual total package of N2.4 million, which includes N669,105, a domestic allowance of N501,828, and other benefits.
Supervisory councillors receive a total package of N1.86 million, which includes N557,427, a domestic allowance of N418,070, and other allowances.
