On this episode of Building Bridges, we dwelt on the high cost of maintaining our public officials and means of holding them accountable. We had a thought provoking telephone conversation with Mr. Olaleye Olaniyi, a senior research analyst with Budgit Nigeria, Mr. Santos Ayuba Larab, Erudite reasearcher, historian and public affairs commentator as well as Mr. Kabiru Sabo, Programmes Manager of TEKAN Peace Desk and a public affairs commentator. There was a shocking revelation on how Nigeria moved from a 2billion Naira budget for NASS in 1999 to 128billion in the 202/21 appropriation budget without a commensurate increase in the minimum wage. This comes a suffocating impact on other developmental ventures with direct bearing on the lives of citizens and the economic viability of the nation. Listen to this episode for more insightful and thought-provoking aspects of the conversation. Join us on our social media pages for more striking conversations on developmental issues. #BuildingBridges