DRAFT

The following is the breakdown of a Nigerian senator’s monthly salary. 
Basic Salary (BS) = N2,484,245.50;
Hardship Allowance: 50% of Basic Salary = N1,242,122.75;
Constituency allowance: 200% of BS = N4,968,509.00; 
Furniture Allowance: 300% of BS = N7,452,736.50; 
Newspaper allowance: 50% = N1,242,122.70;
Wardrobe allowance: 25% = N621,061.37; 
Recess Allowance: 10% = N248,424.55;
Accommodation: 200% = N4,968,509.00; 
Utilities: 30% = N828,081.83; 
Domestic Staff: 35% = N863,184.12; 
Entertainment: 30% = N828,081.83;
Personal Assistance: 25% = N621,061.37; 
Vehicle Maintenance Allowance: 75% = N1,863,184.12; 
Leave Allowance :10% = N248,424.55;
One off payments (Severance gratuity): 300% = N7,452,736.50;
Motor Vehicle Allowance: 400% of BS = N9,936,982.00;
Total per month = N29, 479, 749.00.

When put together, all of these run into several billions, making the Nigerian legislature one of the most expensive in the world. 

   Therefore, I prescribe that members of the National Assembly and the State Houses of Assembly should receive salaries, compatible with the Civil Service Salary Scale. Every other 'allowances' should be inculcated in the core salaries which in overall, should be compatible with the civil service salary scale.