A federal lawmaker from Akwa Ibom State, Emmanuel Ukpong-Udo, has recruited 50 people to serve as personal aides.
Akwa Ibom, despite huge oil wealth, is one of the states with the highest unemployment rates in Nigeria.
Employing 50 people in a single move by a lawmaker is seen as record-breaking in the state.
Mr Ukpong-Udo, a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), represents Ikono/Ini Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Abuja.
The position of the aides ranges from special assistant on special duties, community relations, community development, and logistics duties, to special assistant on women matters, protocol, and local legislative matters.
Also included are four media aides.
Members of the House of Representatives are permitted to employ only five statutory aides.
Therefore, 45, out of the 50 aides, would be getting their salary and allowance from the lawmaker’s pocket.
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