‘Why We Bought N3.6bn Exotic Cars During Recession’ – Reps





















Despite the current economic challenges in the country, the decision of the House of Representatives to buy exotic cars for its 360 members was on Thursday defended by Mr. Jonathan Gaza, the Deputy Chairman, Committee on Media and Public Affairs.

 He said the lawmakers must have a means of mobility while carrying out oversight duties over Ministries, Departments and Agencies of the Federal Government.

 It has been gathered that the House will spend at least N3.6bn across 24 months to complete payment for the luxury vehicles supplied by the Kaduna-based Peugeot Automobile Nigeria Limited.

 The PUNCH had reported exclusively on Monday that the firm had already delivered 28 units of Peugeot 508 series to members in the first batch of 50 cars.

 A total of 360 units of the exotic automobile would have been delivered by January 2017.

 He argued that in a recession, both the executive and legislative arms of government were expected to work even harder to find urgent solutions to challenges facing the country.

 Gaza noted that while working during recession, members were not expected to trek to the premises of the MDAs for oversight duties.

 He added, “In a recession, we will all put on our thinking caps. We are working; these are committees’ cars and they are not the personal property of members.

 “When you came here today, how did you come? Did you walk down to this place (National Assembly) from your house?

 “If a member is going to visit an agency, will he trek there? “We need materials, computers, stationery, cars; these are all for work.”

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