Reps explain salary deduction delay 

House of Representatives has offered an explanation why 50 per cent of their salaries have not been deducted as they promised, as part of their contribution towards cushioning the hardship being faced by Nigerians.

The spokesperson for the House, Mr Akin Rotimi, blamed bureaucratic bottlenecks in the National Assembly for the delay in implementing the decision agreed upon penultimate week.

Rotimi assured Nigerians that the House of Representatives remained committed to the resolution passed on July 18, which mandated a 50 per cent reduction in their salaries from July to December 2024.

“We acknowledge and regret that this resolution was not implemented by the bureaucracy as intended for July. This delay was due to necessary administrative procedures and coordination with financial institutions.

“Instructions for adjusting salaries have now been issued and will be enforced moving forward to ensure our pledge is fully realised. We appreciate your patience and assure you of our steadfast adherence to this pledge,” he said.