A comprehensive breakdown of the salary and allowances for the newly appointed Chairman of Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission, Joash Amupitan, has come to light, providing insight into the full financial benefits that accompany the position.
The details, reportedly obtained from the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission, outline both the standard salary and the range of fringe benefits attached to the role of the electoral chief.
According to the figures, Amupitan receives a basic annual salary of ₦2,026,400, which amounts to ₦168,866.66 per month. This core salary forms the basis for a number of additional entitlements and benefits provided to the INEC Chairman.
Included in his compensation package are several regular allowances. These encompass expenses for motor vehicle fuelling and maintenance, special and personal assistants, domestic staff, entertainment, utilities, security, monitoring duties, and subscription to newspapers and periodicals.
Beyond these routine allowances, the Chairman also qualifies for more substantial fringe benefits. These include
