The House of Representatives said it will constitute an ad-hoc committee to investigate the employment practices at the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), and Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC).
The inquiry, it said, was to determine whether these agencies have adhered to the Federal Character principles outlined in the Nigerian Constitution (1999, as amended).
The decision followed a motion presented by Rep. Ali Isa during Thursday’s plenary session.
The motion called for an investigation into alleged biased recruitment processes and extra-budgetary expenditures within these agencies.
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In his presentation, Rep. Ali Isa highlighted concerns over favouritism and non-compliance with the Federal Character principles, specifically citing Section 14(3) of the Nigerian Constitution.
He noted that the staff recruitment processes in these institutions are reportedly plagued by irregularities.
Also, Rep. Isa raised concerns about extra-budgetary expenditures, alleging that funds intended for statutory operations were being diverted to non-statutory items, in violation of the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2007.
He emphasised the critical role played by the FIRS, CAC, and NDIC in Nigeria’s economy, particularly in tax administration, corporate regulation, and deposit protection.
“If these allegations of lopsided employments and extra-budgetary expenditures are true, they undermine the principles of fairness, equality, and transparency,” Rep. Isa warned.
The House subsequently adopted the motion.
The committee is expected to report its findings within four weeks.
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