Lawmaker says colleague struggled to pay child’s school fees
A member of the House of Representatives, Chinedu Obika, revealed that a fellow lawmaker was unable to pay his daughter’s school fees. Obika said he personally helped his colleague cover the ₦700,000 bill. He made this disclosure while addressing public perceptions about lawmakers’ earnings. Obika emphasized that not all National Assembly members benefit from the wealth often associated with their positions.
What we know
- Chinedu Obika stated that a colleague could not afford ₦700,000 for his daughter’s school fees and needed assistance.
- Obika said he stepped in to help pay the fees for his fellow lawmaker.
- He argued that not all National Assembly members are personally enriched by their positions.
- Obika challenged Nigerians to seek out specific information on lawmakers’ entitlements rather than rely on rumors.
- He did not disclose the name of the colleague involved in the incident.
