Nigerian House Of Rep Purchase 20 Exotic Cars Worth N17m Each For Members, 100 More Expected
Findings showed that the additional 20 units brought the total number of cars delivered to 260.
It implies that 100 units are still being awaited to make the vehicles go round all 360 members of the House.
Otherwise known as ‘utility’ or ‘committee’ vehicles, the House is buying 360 units of Peugeot 508 for legislative services.
Each unit is supplied at the price tag of N17m. This leaves the total cost of the 360 units at N6.1bn.
Investigations indicated that the 20 units started arriving at the legislative building early last week and as of Friday, all had been delivered.
The cars were neatly parked at a filling station adjoining the National Assembly Annex I and II premises. The filling station and the premises are separated by a barbed wire fence.
One National Assembly official said, “These additions came after so much pressure was mounted on the Chairman, Committee on House Services, Mr. Nasiru Baballe-Ila, by members.
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