Use N37bn NASS Renovation Fund For Education – Farah

A member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Doctor Farah Dagogo from Rivers State has recommended a halt in the planned N37 billion renovation of the National Assembly.
He also said the purchase of vehicles for members of NASS should not be placed above the welfare of constituents.
The Bonny /Degema federal legislator advised that the’ renovation and car purchase ‘ be sacrificed’ for now and rather channelled towards tackling the growing menace of out-of -school children.
The House of Representatives last Thursday held a Special Plenary Session on the out-of-school children issue. At the session, Minority Leader of the House, Hon. Ndudi Elumelu urged members to make sacrifices from their allowances and salaries to sponsor out -of- school children in their various constituencies.
Farah Dagogo said the National Assembly especially the 9th Assembly, is known for its sacrifices for the country and as such prioritising and finding a lasting solution to the out-of-school debacle will not be out of character for the federal lawmakers.
“ First and foremost, I must commend the leadership of the House of Representatives for its well thought out plan with a Special Plenary on the menace of the out-of-school- children. Unfortunately, I wasn’t at that session but I am in complete tune and alignment with the positions canvassed for its solution.
“ I’m particularly happy that the minority leader urged members to make sacrifices from their salaries and allowances to curb the menace. That’s good but I think using a legislative backing to rework the 37 billion already budgeted for the renovation of the National Assembly for our out-of – school-children should be thoroughly considered.