The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has expressed strong opposition to the recurring practice of senior bureaucrats in the National Assembly (NASS), retaining their positions beyond the expiration of their service tenure.
He called on the National Assembly Service Commission (NASC) to fully exercise its authority under existing laws to address this issue and ensure the immediate removal of such individuals from office.
Akpabio made these remarks on Monday during a meeting with the outgoing Chairman and members of the NASC in his office.
He further noted that amendments would be made to the NASC Establishment Act to enhance collaboration between the Commission’s Secretary and the National Assembly leadership, aiming to foster greater discipline and improved service delivery.
The outgoing NASC Chairman, Engineer Ahmed Amshi, informed the Senate President that his tenure, along with those of 5 of the 6 National Commissioners, would conclude on February 7, 2025 marking the end of their 5-year service that began on February 7, 2020.
He added that the Commissioner representing the South East would remain in office until October 14, 2026, as his appointment took effect on October 15, 2021.
Editor: Ken Eseni
