The two-month salary donation, the Speaker said, will be independent of the contributions by individual lawmakers to alleviate the hardship that their constituents face at this time of national emergency.

In a video message to Nigerians as part of the response to the #COVID -19 pandemic, the Speaker said: "We have in the House of Representatives jointly committed to contributing 100% of our salaries for the next two months to the fight against #COVID -19 in Nigeria.”

Our contribution will support provisions for the welfare of frontline medical professionals and health workers, and other interventions to provide for the wellbeing of all Nigerians through these trying times.

We have in the House of Representatives jointly committed to contributing one hundred percent (100%) of our salaries for the next two months to the fight against Covid-19 in Nigeria.

”Accordingly, I have directed the Clerk to the National Assembly to see to it that all members’ salaries are transferred to the National Relief Fund for this month and the next.” @SpeakerGbaja said

The House also calls on the Central Bank of Nigeria ( @cenbank ) as part of its Policy Measures in Response to the #Covid -19 Outbreak to immediately direct cash grants to the seven hundred and seventy-four (774) Local Government Area administrations in the country

The House of Representatives will exercise its oversight authority to ensure faithful administration of all emergency funds and contributions, so they serve the purpose for which they were intended.

While commending President @MBuhari for leading the ongoing efforts of manage the outbreak and alleviate its adverse economic and social impact on Nigerians, the Speaker noted that "A lot of the responsibility for managing this outbreak will fall to the State Governments.

The Speaker applauded the sacrifices made by all the doctors, nurses and other medical professionals "who give their best through long hours in the laboratory, in hospitals and emergency care units providing comfort and treatment to mend the sick and heal our country.

"Let it be that when we think of this moment and of the roles we have each played, our memories are filled with the remembrance of heroes and the names of those who in their lives fought for life and left the vivid air signed with their honour," Gbajabiamila concluded.

@HouseNGR @akinalabi @femigbaja Is it the 13.5million monthly allowances or the less than 700k monthly salary? Let's be clear on what exactly you're donating please. #COVID19 #Coronavirustruth #StayAtHome #COVID ー19 #CoronaVirusInNigeria #coronavirusinlagos #CoronaUpdate #CoronaVirusUpdates

@HouseNGR @femigbaja For accountability sake, how much is your salary??

@HouseNGR @femigbaja How much are u giving cause audio money full everywhere Or have u pay the poorest

@HouseNGR @femigbaja This is a welcome development, we appreciate the commitment made by The People's representatives. Thanks to the Rt.Hon Speaker of the House, and 359 reps. We would follow up with how the funds are utilised at this critical time in our Nation. #NassSuspendPay #TakeResponsibility

@HouseNGR @femigbaja Thanks sir , sir please mention the specific amount you donate ,because nobody know your salary per month.

@HouseNGR @femigbaja This is very good effort we're recommending you for this wonderful gestures and you must suggest on how the money should be use in right direction . God blessed 9th assembly God blessed my Rep @Hon .Solisada jibia

@HouseNGR @femigbaja Thank you very much. Questions to answer 1. How much is your salary? 2. Salaries of which months?

@HouseNGR @femigbaja Please be aware that the donations will not get to the masses who are dying of hunger while staying home for covid-19. Please reach out to us, hunger is more deadly than coronavirus. @HouseNGR @NigeriaGov @NGRPresident @nassnigeria @NGRSenate @cenbank

@HouseNGR @femigbaja You are appreciated, please ensure that all the donations made towards COVID-19 and Palliative measures intended for the people are carried out and ALL the money spent for its purpose. I earlier send a msg to your handle that u should advise the Presidency via CBN 2 create a....

@HouseNGR @akinalabi @femigbaja Official salary or the 13million salary?