…By Henry George for TDPel Media.
The plan entails acquiring 107 units of the 2023 Toyota Landcruiser model for the Senate and 358 units of the 2023 Toyota Prado model for the House members.
Responsibility of the Senate Committee on Services
Additionally, the new model includes four-wheel drive, center locking, terrain camera view, and other off-road capabilities.
They believe that as long as the vehicles are used for official functions, it is justifiable for members of parliament to have Prado SUVs.
Repayment of Vehicle Costs by Lawmakers
The new Senate spokesman, Yemi Adaramodu, clarified that the cost of the vehicles would be repaid by lawmakers over their term in office.
He justified the expense by highlighting that government ministers and other appointees also have their vehicles, and lawmakers require suitable vehicles to perform their duties.