Buhari may slash own salary, allowances

Save for the fact that he decided to consult with close associates, on the best way to approach the issue so that he is not viewed as a dictator, President Muhammadu Buhari would have announced a cut in salary and emoluments for himself, the vice president and political appointees.

This is in fulfillment of his campaign promise to reduce the cost of governance.

It was gathered that the President may make his decision public as soon as the consultations are over, though it is yet to be ascertained what percentage of Buhari’s salary and emolument will be slashed.

According to the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission, President Buhari will earn a monthly salary of N3, 514, 705. He is also entitled to a regular hardship allowance and 50 per cent of the basic salary, which is N1,757,350.50.

But it was reliably learnt that the President would also reduce State House budget.

Other areas being considered by the President included appointment of aides and the possibility of implementing the report of the Stephen Oronsaye-led Presidential Committee on the Rationalisation and Restructuring of Federal Government Parastatals, Commissions and Agencies.

Buhari, had on Tuesday sought the approval of the National Assembly to appoint 15 special advisers, unlike former President Goodluck Jonathan, who had 23 special advisers and scores of special assistants.

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