Nigerian lawmaker appoints 60 personal aides

Ikengboju Gboluga, the lawmaker representing Okitipupa/Irele federal constituency, has appointed 60 of his party supporters as personal aides.

In a statement by Israel Fagbemigun, his media consultant, Gboluga said the appointments were in recognition of their contributions to his election.

The lawmaker, who is a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), said the appointees would work with him in providing service to his constituents.

He said the appointments were to give the new aides a sense of belonging and financial appreciation.

According to him, the decision to appoint the “unprecedented high number of aides is in recognition of their contributions to his election victory”.

The lawmaker said that many others who did not make the list will be appreciated and rewarded in upcoming empowerment programmes.

– The Cable