The House of Representatives has called on the Niger Delta Development Commission to suspend the release of N15 billion counterpart funding to the Federal government as humanitarian intervention.
This is on a day the parliament sought to put the Nigerian Communications Commission under scrutiny over an alleged failure to promote widespread availability of mobile telecommunications services across Nigeria.
Another day of legislative business in the House of Representatives.
Three motions of urgent public importance come up in quick succession.
First is the motion from Akwa Ibom member, Unyime Idem on the need to stop the NDDC from releasing N15 billion from proceeds recovered for it by the EFCC to the federal government for humanitarian purposes
The House agrees the action contravenes provisions of the Appropriation Act
Another motion seeking more security enforcement in parts of Taraba State where no less than 50 persons have been killed in the last few days, also passed
The Universal Service Provision Fund of the Nigerian Communications Commission is now a subject of probe.
The fund seeks to assist the commission in its mandate to promote widespread availability and usage of mobile telecommunications network throughout the country.
A bit of legislative fireworks and a hilarious moment follows as the House put paid to Uzoma Abonta’s bill seeking to enact a law that will provide procedures for Citizens to petition National Assembly on grievances.
As part of the legislative business, the lawmakers seek a special intervention fund for victims of the recent Monday market fire in Maiduguri, Borno state.
After an extensive legislative day, the House adjourned plenary for Easter celebration to resume on the 25th of April.
