Thirteen former governors are still receiving pension allowances as serving senators in the 10th National Assembly, despite talks of cutting the cost of governance. The list of these former governors who continue to receive pensions while serving as senators is as follows:
1. Godswill Akpabio (Akwa Ibom) – 2007-2015
2. Aliyu Wammako (Sokoto) – 2007-2015
3. Abdulaziz Yari (Zamfara) – 2011-2019
4. Dave Umahi (Ebonyi) – 2015-2023
5. Aminu Tambuwal (Sokoto) – 2015-2023
6. Adams Oshiomhole (Edo) – 2008-2016
7. Ibrahim Dankambo (Gombe) – 2011-2019
8. Abubakar Bello (Niger) – 2015-2023
9. Orji Kalu (Abia) – 1999-2007
10. Seriake Dickson (Bayelsa) – 2012-2020
11. Ibrahim Gaidam (Yobe) – 2009-2019
12. Adamu Aliero (Kebbi) – 1999-2007
13. Danjuma Goje (Gombe) – 2003-2011
It should be noted that former Ogun Governor, Gbenga Daniel (2003-2011), was not included in the list as he recently requested the state government to stop the payment of his monthly pension as an ex-governor.
