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NASS’ summonses of ministers, agencies’ CEOs: Let them breathe – Pres. Tinubu

''I have been watching various committees summoning ministers and heads of agencies. I have complained to the Speaker to let the poor breathe. Let these people do the job"

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President Bola Tinubu has urged the legislative arm of government to lessen the frequency with which the parliament summons ministers and heads of agencies for its oversight duties.

”I have been watching various committees summoning ministers and heads of agencies. I have complained to the Speaker to let the poor breathe. Let these people do the job,” he said.

The President urged the members of parliament to exercise restraint in inviting the heads of departments and agencies to appear before house committees.

Tinubu made the call at the breaking of the Ramadan fast on Wednesday in Abuja at the State House alongside the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, and the House leadership.

He emphasized the need for oversight to ensure transparency and accountability in governance, but cautioned against what he called “excess summoning of officials,” as it could potentially disrupt operations and impede the timely delivery of services to citizens.

“We are not saying that you are not influential. We are not saying you cannot do your oversight.

“But consider the primary duty of each agency, its personnel, or the responsibilities of the Governor of the Central Bank or the Coordinating Minister of the Economy and Minister of Finance to you and the entire nation.

”If they are distracted or disturbed, may be we will shift parliamentary sittings all through the night. We must find a way to accommodate one another.

“This is an appeal to you. See if you can accept representatives in some instances or even documentations.”

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