N70bn palliative: Senate responds to criticism over alleged insensitivity to citizen's hardship

  • More criticism has ensued over the N70 billion earmarked as palliative funds for lawmakers in the national assembly
  • Senior Advocate and human rights lawyer Femi Falana has joined other critics to slam the National Assembly for the outrageous budget
  • Falana described the move as “sheer insensitivity coupled with impunity” amid Nigeria’s chronic poverty and hardship

FCT, Abuja – Human rights lawyer and public affairs commentator Femi Falana has slammed the national assembly over allocating N70 billion as palliatives for its members amid Nigeria’s thickening poverty and hardship.

As reported by Punch, Falana expressed his grievances and displeasure over the matter via a statement issued on Sunday, July 16, where he described the move as illegal, contemptuous and insensitive.