THE decision by the National Assembly members to purchase new vehicles is a misplacement of priorities amidst dwindling resources, the Trade Union Congress has said.

A statement signed by the President, Bobboi Kaigama and General Secretary, Musa Lawal, said the central labour centre is pained that it appears the lawmakers do not really know the task before them and the country.

The statement added: “To begin with, for over two months now running the country has been experiencing chronic fuel scarcity such that has never been heard of before. The free-fall of the naira, poor health facilities, glorified primary schools as universities, closure of manufacturing companies, insecurity of lives and properties, which essentially is caused by unemployment, etc. Our case has become so deplorable that we have now become a laughing stock among the comity of nations.”

While asking if the lawmakers indeed have conscience collectively, TUC said: “Where is even the conscience of the so-called lawmakers? Where are the good roads to drive cars? Why is it that the privileged in this country do not even consider the less-privileged? Lawmakers ride in public transportation in most developed countries to attend to state matters, despite the affluence of their country.