The Speaker of Nigeria’s House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, says inadequate funding is hampering the efficiency of the parliament.
At a retreat for Chairmen and Deputies, YIAGA Africa charges standing committees to restore public confidence in the National Assembly through their oversight functions.
In a matter of days, President Bola Tinubu will present the 2024 Appropriation Bill to the two chambers of the National Assembly.
The budget presentation will kickstart series of legislative activities among standing Committees.
This retreat for committee Chairmen and Deputies of the 10th House is to equip them with requisite knowledge on the demands of oversight function; including the 2024 Appropriation Bill.
YIAGA Africa challenges the Committees to restore public confidence in the National Assembly by virtue of their interactions with Ministries, Departments and Agencies of Government.
For the former Speaker and Chief of Staff to Mr. President, Femi Gbajabiamila, there is need for Committee leadership to be well informed to enable them do due diligence during public and investigative hearings.
He also recommends increased funding for the parliament.
The leadership of the 10th House laments inadequate funding of the National Assembly as it reiterates commitment to delivering on its mandate.
It promises citizens’ engagement in the 2024 budget
