Ned Nwoko, a senator from Delta North Senatorial District, has stated that he was given over N1 billion in the 2024 budget for constituency projects<<<READ FULL ARTICLE>>>
Senator Ali Ndume’s assertions that the amount of resources allotted to the legislators varies according to the scope of their constituency projects were supported by Nwoko, who also noted that it is usual for some legislators—including himself—to receive larger sums than others.
“Senators get what they lobby for, not because they have the right to it. Everybody just goes about doing what they can do for their constituencies and senatorial districts.
“A better approach would have been for senatorial uniformity. So if they say that everyone should get about N1 billion, be it. But this way, you rely on your weight and contacts to see what you can get for your people.
“We are not talking about money for the senators. This is for projects within our senatorial districts. If you have road, water, or training programmes, all should aggregate to a particular amount,” the lawmaker revealed in a podcast released on Saturday.
Asked if he got as much as N1 billion in allocation, the senator replied, “Of course, I did. That’s why I am who I am. But these are projects for my people.”
Nwoko’s revelation coincides with the current controversy surrounding the alleged N3.7 trillion budget padding for 2024, which was raised by Senator Abdul Ningi and was unrelated to any additional projects.
Several senators have come forward to clarify the amount allotted to them for constituency projects in their respective districts, despite the Red Chamber’s denials of any wrongdoing.
Nwoko responded to the events by making it apparent that the money allotted is for project financing rather than senators’ personal expenses<<<READ FULL ARTICLE>>>
