Have you seen the proposed bill for a law to make provision for the maintenance of former Governors of Benue State and their Deputies?
The person who has served as Governor or Deputy Governor of Benue State shall be entitled to:
One: A monthly stipend equivalent to the salary of a serving/incumbent Governor of the state for life and which shall be charge on the consolidated Revenue Funds of the State.
Two: The Deputy Governor shall enjoy a monthly stipend equivalent to the salary of an incumbent Deputy Governor for life and shall be charged on the consolidated Revenue Funds of the State.
The third is: A residential permanent accommodation in any town of their choice, built by the State in Nigeria. (You bet that would be in Abuja!)
Number four. The former Governor shall drive away with four official cars (with a driver each) and all shall be maintained by the State. While the Deputy Governor shall have 2 official cars.
Number five is Six personal staffs for the former Governor to be paid for by the state.
Namely:
i. One Personal Assistant
ii. Two Drivers
iii. Two cleaners
iv. One cook
Six: Three personal staff members for the former Deputy Governor to be paid for by the State.
Namely:
i. One Personal Assistant
ii.One Driver
iii. One Cleaner
Seven: Security personnel on 24-hour guard and surveillance as he may direct them in his lifetime.
Eight: Medical expenses for themselves, spouses and at least four children under the age of not more than 18 years.
Nine: The vehicles shall be replaced every 4 years as the case may be with new ones of the same quality.
Number 10, which is what you been waiting for is: Expenses for two trips abroad per year for the former Governor, and one trip per year for the former Deputy Governor shall be taken care of by the State.
Note:
1. The entitlements of the former Governor and former Deputy Governor may be monetised for in accordance with the extant monetary policy of the State.
2. The Governor and Deputy shall not enjoy another emolument from Federal or State Government once they are placed on benefit under this law.
3. The law applies to democratically elected Governors and Deputies under the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
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