Reps move invoice mandating portfolios for ministerial nominees

The Home of Representatives has superior a invoice to its second studying, aiming to mandate the inclusion of particular portfolios within the nomination lists for Ministers and Commissioners submitted by the President and State Governors.

Main the controversy, Okechukwu Dibiagwu highlighted that attaching portfolios to nominees would permit lawmakers within the nationwide and state assemblies to conduct simpler and focused scrutiny throughout affirmation processes.

In associated developments, a separate invoice proposing an extension of the retirement age for well being staff throughout Nigeria has additionally progressed to its second studying.

This invoice might deliver vital adjustments to the healthcare workforce by retaining skilled well being personnel in service for prolonged durations.

A short replace on this was shared by the Nigerian Tv Authority on its X account on Friday.

It learn, “The Home of Representatives has handed for second studying a invoice looking for obligatory inclusion of portfolios within the nomination record of Ministers and Commissioners by the President or State Governors.

“In his lead debate, Sponsor of the Invoice Consultant Okechukwu Dibiagwu argued that attaching portfolios to the record of nominations for ministerial positions will improve thorough scrutiny of nominees by lawmakers on the nationwide and state assemblies.

“One other invoice proposing an extension of the retirement age of well being staff in Nigeria additionally scaled second studying.”

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