Reps to investigate and monitor employment by MDAs

The House of Representatives on Wednesday resolved to investigate and monitor the recruitment of Nigerians by Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) in the country.

This was sequel to a motion brought before the house by a member, Yusuf Gagdi, with the title: “Need to investigate and monitor the recruitment of Nigerians by Ministries, Departments and Agencies of the Federal Government of Nigeria.”

While moving the motion, the lawmaker noted: “The Federal Civil Service, the Public Service and Public Sector are the biggest employer of labour in Nigeria and account for the funding of most homes in Nigeria directly and indirectly.

“Being the biggest employer of labour in Nigeria, numerous Nigerians look forward to obtaining gainful employment with the Federal Government.

“Consequently, millions of candidates fill the Federal Civil Service Forms with the hope they will be lucky to be called upon and recruited.

He however noted that numerous reports have indicated that the federal character principles are not always followed and these openings are not always filled competitively.

Rather, “they are always filled based on some certain social, political, ethnic and religious. sentiments,” he said.

For these reasons, the House resolved to set up a 37 member committee represented by a member each from every state and the Federal Capital Territory.

Many members spoke on the motion and when the Speaker, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila called for a voice vote, it was supported by the majority and passed.

The committee was given three weeks to report back to the House.