Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, emphasized the pivotal role played by the National Assembly’s oversight function in upholding accountability across different branches of the government, a cornerstone of Nigeria’s democratic framework.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Addressing a workshop titled ‘Assessment of the National Monitoring and Evaluation Policy of Nigeria and the Role of Legislature,’ organized by the Directorate of Planning and Legislative Budget of the National Assembly in Abuja, Speaker Abbas underscored the 10th Assembly’s commitment to public accountability….CONTINUE READING

The Speaker’s comments, conveyed through the Chairman of the House Committee on Legislative Budget, Hon. Mohammed Omar Bio, aligned with the Assembly’s agenda to ensure efficient management of Nigeria’s resources for the populace’s welfare.

Speaker Abbas clarified that the concept of monitoring and evaluation constitutes a significant aspect of the Legislature’s constitutional duty, referred to as oversight.

This duty entails the National Assembly, acting as the representatives of the people, holding the government answerable to citizens in terms of public fund utilization, policy implementation, and law enforcement.

In line with the Assembly’s responsibilities, the Speaker affirmed that oversight mechanisms function as a safeguard, ensuring transparency and preventing misuse of public resources. The 10th Assembly seeks to bolster this oversight approach to effectively serve the nation’s interests.

The workshop focused on evaluating Nigeria’s National Monitoring and Evaluation Policy, offering insights into the Legislature’s role within the policy framework.

The event highlighted the Assembly’s commitment to fostering transparency, accountability, and effective governance practices in the nation’s democratic processes.