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Nigerian Senator Salary Structure 2022 for all Senatorial District

Enudi Golden by Enudi Golden
January 11, 2024
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Nigerian Senator Salary Structure 2022 for all Senatorial District

The Nigerian Senators Salary Structure in Nigeria are separated into two categories: base salary and allowances. A Nigerian Senator’s basic salary is $2,026,400 per year, with additional allowances of $12,902,360.

who is Nigerian Senator

A Senate is the upper chamber of Nigeria’s bicameral legislature, the National Assembly of Nigeria. The National Assembly (popularly referred to as NASS) is the nation’s highest legislature, whose power is to make laws, is summarized in chapter one, section four of the 1999 Nigerian Constitution. It consists of 109 senators: the 36 states are each divided in 3 senatorial districts each electing one senator; the Federal Capital Territory elects only one senator.

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The National Assembly is the nation’s highest legislature, whose power is to make laws, which is summarised in chapter one, section four of the 1999 Nigerian Constitution.

Some allowances the Nigerian Senators receive include:

1. Personal assistant

2. Constituency

3. Vehicle fueling/maintenance

4. Domestic staff

5. Entertainment

6. Recess

7. Newspaper/periodicals

8. Utilities

9. Houses maintenance

10. Vehicle loan

11. Furniture

12. Wardrobe

13. Duty tour

14. Accommodation, etc.

This makes every senator collect 24,090,000 and when compared to the lawmakers of other countries, the difference will be seen.

1. Philippines yearly basic salary – $4, 497,957

2. United States of America senate – $3,409,422

3. Kenya annually – $968,013

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FAQs About Nigerian Senator

Below are FAQs about the Nigerian Senator Salary Structure. Please, kindly examine the answers.

1. How many senators do we have in Nigeria?

However, the Senate comprises 109 duly elected Distinguished Senators representing Nigeria’s 109 Senatorial Districts.

However, The formation of the Chamber is based on three Senatorial Districts per State and one for the Federal Capital Territory.


2. How many senators does Nigeria have in 2021?

It comprises 109 senators: the 36 states are each divided in 3 senatorial districts. Also, each electing one senator using the first-past-the-post electoral system.

However, the Federal Capital Territory elects only one senator also using first-past-the-post.


3. Who was the first female Senate president in Nigeria?

Patricia Etteh

Patricia Olubunmi Foluke Etteh

Succeeded by

Dimeji Bankole

Personal details

Born

17 August 1953

Political party

AD, then PDP


4. How is a senator elected?

The 17th Amendment to the Constitution requires Senators to be elected by a direct vote of those they or they will represent.

Also, Election winners are decided by the plurality rule. The person who receives the highest number of votes wins.


5. Who is the head of Senate in Nigeria?

President of the Senate of Nigeria

President of the Senate of The Federal Republic of Nigeria

Incumbent Ahmed Lawan since 11 June 2019

Legislative Branch of the Federal Government

Style

Mr President

Member of

Nigerian Senate National Assembly Commission


6. How long does a senator serve?

A Senate term is six years long. Also, senators may choose to run for reelection every six years unless they are appointed or elected in a special election to serve the rest of a term.

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7. What is the minimum age for a senator?

The framers of the Constitution set the minimum age for Senate service at 30 years.


8. How many years is the term for a senator?

Members of the House of Representatives serve two-year terms and are considered for reelection every even year.

However, Senators serve six-year terms and elections to the Senate are staggered over even years so that only about 1/3 of the Senate is up for reelection during any election


9. What is the difference between House of Reps and Senate?

House members must be twenty-five years of age and citizens for seven years. Senators are at least thirty years old and citizens for nine years.

Another difference is who they represent. Therefore, Senators represent their entire states, but members of the House represent individual districts.


10. Can Senators serve for life?

A senator for life is a member of the senate or equivalent upper chamber of a legislature who has life tenure.

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