A member of the House of Representatives, Rep. Farah Dagogo (PDP-Rivers) has called on members of the National Assembly (NASS) to channel the budget for official cars and renovation of the National Assembly to the provision of education for out-of-school in the country.
The lawmaker stated this in Abuja on Monday, at a press briefing, while recommending a halt in the planned 37 billion renovation of the National Assembly.
He also said the purchase of vehicles for members of NASS should be shelved as well, noting that means of transportation should not be a thing of concern for members.
He advised that the “renovation and car purchase be sacrificed for now and rather channelled towards tackling the growing menace of out-of-school children.”
The House of Representatives on Thursday held a Special Plenary Session on the out-of-school children. At the session, Minority Leader of the House, Hon. Ndudi Elumelu urged members to make sacrifices from their allowances and salaries to sponsor out of school children in their various constituencies.
Dagogo said the National Assembly, especially the 9th Assembly, is known for its sacrifices for the country, and as such prioritizing and finding a lasting solution to the out-of-school situation, will not be out of character for the federal lawmakers.