The Borno South senator says Nigeria should reform its legislative system by making lawmakers part-time and paying them only when they carry out legislative duties.
Senator Ali Ndume, who represents Borno South Senatorial District, has called for a major overhaul of Nigeria’s legislative system, proposing that members of the National Assembly should serve on a part-time basis rather than as full-time lawmakers.
According to Ndume, the proposed reform would eliminate monthly salaries for senators and members of the House of Representatives, replacing them with a system where lawmakers are paid only when they perform legislative duties. He argued that such a model would significantly reduce the cost of governance while aligning legislative compensation with actual work performed.
The senator also maintained that Nigeria’s current economic realities require public institutions to adopt measures that promote fiscal discipline and reduce recurrent expenditure. His proposal forms part of a broader conversation on reforms aimed at lowering the cost of governance and improving public spending.
Ndume’s comments add to ongoing discussions over the structure and funding of the National Assembly, particularly as calls for institutional reforms continue to feature in national policy debates.
At the time of his remarks, the proposal remained a recommendation and had not been announced as an official legislative amendment before the National Assembly.