Use N37bn NASS Renovation Fund For. Out-Of-School Children — Rep

Mr Farah Dagogo, a member of the House of Representatives has urged the National Assembly to use the N37bn budgeted for the renovation of the National Assembly Complex and the purchase of exotic cars for lawmakers to be spent on out-of-school children.

In an interaction with reporters in Abuja on Monday , Dagogo said the money earmarked for the renovation project and exotic cars should be used to educate children .

The Peoples Democratic Party lawmaker from Rivers State said prioritising and finding a lasting solution to the problem of out – of -school children should be the main focus of the parliament.

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He said, “ I’m particularly happy that the Minority Leader ( Ndudi Elumelu ) urged members to make sacrifices from their salaries and allowances to curb the menace. That is good but I think using a legislative backing to rework the N 37 bn already budgeted for the renovation of the National Assembly for our out -of – school children should be thoroughly considered .

“Also, the planned purchase of vehicles for members should be put aside now; the money should be channelled into the project.

By doing so, the National Assembly , especially this 9 th Assembly, will prove it is a group ( of lawmakers ) who are willing and ready to sacrifice their comfort for the benefit of the masses , who are also our constituents.