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  • Senate gets new Clerk as NASC elevates key officers in NASS

    Senate gets new Clerk as NASC elevates key officers in NASS

    The National Assembly Service Commission (NASC) has approved the appointment of Mr Andrew Nwoba as the Clerk of the Senate.

    This announcement was made by Mr Emmanuel Anyigor, Deputy Director of Information, on behalf of the Executive Secretary of the Commission, in a statement on Monday in Abuja.

    According to Anyigor, the commission approved Nwoba’s appointment, which will take effect on December 11.

    He said prior to this appointment, Nwoba served as the Secretary of the Directorate of Legislative Budget and Planning.

    Additionally, the commission endorsed the elevation of other key officers within the National Assembly (NASS) bureaucracy.

    “These appointments include: Mr Emmanuel Oda, appointed as Deputy Clerk (Administration), Senate and Vivien Njemanze, appointed as Deputy Clerk (Administration), House of Representatives.

    “Others are Dr Obasi Ukoha, appointed as Secretary of the Directorate of Legislative Budget and Planning, Mr Rawlings Agada, deployed from Deputy Clerk (Administration), Senate to Deputy Clerk (Legislative), Senate.

    “Florence Kehinde A., deployed from Deputy Clerk (Administration), House of Representatives to Deputy Clerk (Legislative), House of Representatives.”

    The commission had also previously approved the appointments of Ogundayo Olufunmilayo as Secretary of the Directorate of Special Duties.

    “Alkali Abubakar, as Secretary of the Directorate of Human Resource Staff Development, and Essien Essien as Secretary of the Directorate of Zonal Liaison Offices.

  • NASC appoints Kamoru Ogunlana as Clerk to National Assembly

    NASC appoints Kamoru Ogunlana as Clerk to National Assembly

    Authorities of National Assembly Service Commission (NASC) has approved the appointment of Barrister Kamoru Ogunlana as Clerk to the National Assembly (CNA).

    According to the letter dated 6th November, 2024 and signed by NASC Executive Chairman, Engineer Ahmed Kadi Amshi, his appointment takes effect from 2nd February, 2025.

    While noting that Barrister Ogunlana’s appointment was in recognition of his hard work and administrative competence, the NASC Executive Chairman tasked him to continue to uphold the confidence reposed in him.

    The appointment of Barrister Ogunlana followed the pre-retirement notice sent by the Commission to the incumbent CNA, Sani Magaji Tambuwal, notifying him of his retirement from the service of the National Assembly effective 2nd February, 2025.

    The Commission also notified the outgoing CNA of the appointment of Barrister Ogunlana as his successor at its 610th meeting held on Wednesday, 6th November, 2024.

    According to the Commission’s letter, Barrister Ogunlana would oversee the office of the CNA “while working closely with you to ensure smooth transition until he takes over from you as the substantive Clerk to the National Assembly on February 2, 2025.

    Kamoru Ogunlana, an indigene of Omu-Ijebu in the Odogbolu LGA of Ogun State, was born on June 22, 1967, in Tiko town, South-West, Cameroon.

    He holds a degree in Law from Ogun State University, Ago-Iwoye, attended the Nigerian Law School in 1989/1990, and was called to the Nigerian Bar in 1990.

    He is a member of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) and International Bar Association (IBA).

    Barrister Ogunlana began his career with the National Assembly Service on October 4, 1993, as a Litigation Officer II in the Legal Services Department.

    After the inauguration of the 1st National Assembly of the 4th Republic on 8th June 1999, Barrister Ogunlana was converted to a Legislative Officer and re-deployed in the House of Representatives as a Committee Clerk by the management of the National Assembly.

    He serves as the Deputy Clerk to the National Assembly, a position he attained on the 29th March, 2023.

    Before his appointment as the Deputy Clerk to the National Assembly, Barrister Ogunlana served in various capacities in the National Assembly Service: Director, Legislative Scrutiny and Research Department, House of Representatives (February 2017 – August 2020); Director, Committee Services Department, House of Representatives (August 2020 – April 2022); Secretary, Legal Services Directorate (April 2022 – March 2023).

    In addition, he was for several years the Clerk to the House of Representatives Committees on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters, Justice, Federal Judiciary, and the National Assembly Joint Ad-hoc Committee on the Review of the Constitution.

    Barrister Ogunlana had undergone extensive trainings as a Legal Officer and a Legislative Officer both internationally and locally, establishing himself as a seasoned draftsman and Legislative Officer.

    He participated in the conception and drafting of several major bills passed by the National Assembly from 1999 to date.

    Barrister Ogunlana is a God-fearing, family-oriented person who enjoys football, watching combat sports, travelling, and reading.
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  • Why Godfatherism leads to selection of bad leaders in Nigeria – Shekarau

    Why Godfatherism leads to selection of bad leaders in Nigeria – Shekarau

    Former Kano State Governor,  Ibrahim Shekarau, has cautioned against godfatherism in selecting leaders in Nigeria.

    Shekarau said godfatherism would lead to picking inexperienced and morally bankrupt leaders.

    Shekarau spoke while delivering a paper titled, ‘Challenges of Operating in Political Environment by Public Officers’ at a 4-day retreat organised for members of the National Assembly Service Commission (NASC) and National Assembly’s top management staff which started in Abuja on Friday.

    “Though it (public service) represents just a minor fraction of the population it serves, it determines the progress or otherwise of entire society.

    “Hence, allowing poor quality leadership in public service will mean poor and selfish policies, which will spell doom for entire society.

    “The situation where financial worthiness or godfatherism determines who gets elected or appointed into leadership positions must change. Otherwise, we shall continue to have inexperienced, incompetent, selfish and morally bankrupt people as political leaders in public service.”

    He charges political parties to ensure that the right people are elected into leadership.

    “Political parties must ensure that only the RIGHT people get elected into party leadership positions, and who will, in turn, ensure that only credible, experienced and level-headed party members are presented as candidates to contest, or be appointed to any public office at all levels,” he added.

     

     

  • Senate queries NASC over recruitment irregularities

    Senate queries NASC over recruitment irregularities

    As part of efforts to address irregularities in the Ministries, Departments, Agencies and (MDAs) of government, the Senate on Wednesday has embark on measures to regulate job racketeering in the Country.

    Senator Allwell Onyesoh (Rivers East), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Federal Character and Inter-Governmental Affairs, made this known after an interactive session with the management of the National Assembly Service Commission (NASC).

    The Committee members expressed concern over recurrent job racketeering within government agencies, often conducted without public notice and in total disregard of federal character principles in job recruitment. These irregularities constitute violations of the Constitution of Nigeria.

    Addressing journalists after the session, Senator Onyesoh criticized the NASC leadership for disproportionately allocating employment to certain zones, which does not reflect the Federal Character Principle.

    The Senate demanded that the NASC provide additional documentation down to the state and local government levels across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory to explain why the North Central region has 1,224 workers out of a total nominal roll of 3,721.

    Earlier, the Executive Chairman of the Commission, Engr. Ahmed Amshi, stated that he was not involved in the last recruitment process, which took place in 2018, prior to his assumption of office in 2020.

    The Senate warned that any government agency failing to comply with the Federal Character Principle, a constitutional mandate, would face severe sanctions.

    Senator Onyesoh also criticized the concentration of essential infrastructure, such as schools, hospitals, bridges, and roads, in one region. He emphasized that the Federal Character Commission aims to create unity, fairness, and equity, adding, “You can’t have that if someone is feeling rejected, feeling not carried along.”

  • NASC tasks newly elected NASSLAF Exco on quality leadership delivery

    NASC tasks newly elected NASSLAF Exco on quality leadership delivery

    The Executive Chairman of National Assembly Service Commission (NASC), Engr. Ahmed Amshi Kadi, has tasked the newly elected Exco of the National Assembly Legislative Aides Forum (NASSLAF) on quality leadership delivery.

    Engr. Kadi gave this charge at the inauguration of the NASSLAF 10th National Assembly Exco and Central Working Committee CWC on Friday in Abuja.

    The NASC chairman, represented by Rt. Hon. Amaechi Nwoha, National Commissioner, South-East Zone, said the newly elected executive must be aware that they are coming into office at a time when leadership sacrifices and capabilities are at its highest demand.

    “I want to charge the administration we are here to inaugurate today that they are coming into office with the challenges of leadership which is quiet high base on the current economy reality the nation is facing.

    “You are coming into office at a time when leadership sacrifices and capabilities are at its highest demand.

    He expressed assurance that the good working relationship that had existed between the Commission and NASSLAF will continued and get better with the new Exco.

    “We at NASC are assuring you of our cooperation always. Our expectations for the newly executive is for you to improve on the achievements of the immediate past executive.

    “We are hopeful that you will work hard, so that together we can move the Commission to the next level”, he said.

    In his goodwill message, the Clerk of the National Assembly, Sani Tambawal Magaji, assured the NASSLAF Exco and members of a peaceful working relationship.

    While commending NASSLAF Electoral Committee for the peaceful conduct of its election, the Clark, represented by Barr. B.S Maina, Secretary, Human Resources and Staff Development Directorate, charged the newly elected executive to toll the path of peace.

    “The Clerk said I should tell you all that he is a man of peace and that you should expect nothing short of it, so what he wants is that we should sustain the peace experienced during your election.

    In his inaugural speech, NASSLAF chairman, Barr. Emeka Nwala, expressed optimism that the days of paying little or no attention to the welfare of members by the NASS management are over.

    Barr. Nwala, who was particularly concerned about member’s welfare, said his administration, with the collective efforts of the relevant stakeholders will ensure members welfare receives adequate attention.

    “Our member welfare have not received the best of attention even…all our entitlements from the 6th Assembly, to this end my administration is determined with the collective support of all stakeholders to address this lingering issue”, he said.

    The high point of the occasion was the issuance of certificates and administration of Oath of office to the newly elected Exco and CWC.

    Present at the inauguration ceremony was the DG, National Institute of Legislative and Democratic Studie (NILDS), Prof. Abubakar O. Sulaiman, ably represented by Mrs. Rekiya Ibrahim Atta; Clerk of the Senate, Barr. Chinedu Akubuaze, among others.

  • NASC appoints Dr Agada As Deputy Clerk, House of Representatives

    NASC appoints Dr Agada As Deputy Clerk, House of Representatives

    The National Assembly Service Commission (NASC) at its 557th meeting has appointed Dr Rawlings Emmanuel Agada as Acting Deputy Clerk of the House of Representatives in the National Assembly.

    Until his new appointment, Dr Agada was the Director of Information in the National Assembly.

    The appointment was conveyed in a letter signed by the Executive Chairman of the NASC, Engr. Ahmed Kadi Amshi.

    Dated 20th June, 2023, the letter entitled “Appointment of Acting Deputy Clerk (Administration) House of Representatives,” reads in part: “I write to inform you that the Commission at its 577th meeting held on Monday, 19th June, 2023, approved your appointment as Acting Deputy Clerk (Administration) House of Representatives in the National Assembly with effect from 19/06/2023.

    “This is in exercise of its powers as provided for in Section 6(b) of the National Assembly Service Act 2014.

    “The appointment is in recognition of your hard work and administrative competence. It is, therefore, expected that you will continue to uphold the confidence reposed in you.”

    The Commission also elevated Dr. Victor Aboluwade (Director, Senate Management), to the position of Secretary, Special Duties.

    The Commission noted that the appointment is in recognition of Mr. Agada’s hard work and administrative competence and urged him to continue to reciprocate the confidence reposed in him

    TgeNewsGuru.com, (TNG) reports that Mr Agada until the new appointment was the Director Information and Research of the National Assembly.

    He is an alumnus of the prestigious Ahmadu Bello University Zaria.

    Agada is experienced bureaucrat who has served in the Nigerian and Pan African parliaments in various capacities and attended numerous overseas courses in parliamentary works.

  • Just In: NASC finally approves Tambuwal as Clerk to National Assembly

    Just In: NASC finally approves Tambuwal as Clerk to National Assembly

    The National Assembly Service Commission, NASC, has confirmed the appointment of Magaji Tambuwal as the Clerk to the National Assembly.

    His appointment was confirmed in a letter dated Wednesday, 29th March 2023.

    A press release by the Director of Publuc Affairs in NASC, Mrs Janet Jesse Mambula announced the confirmation of Magaji’s appointment.

  • Tambuwal inaugurates Cttee on induction/training programme for incoming members of 10th NASS

    Tambuwal inaugurates Cttee on induction/training programme for incoming members of 10th NASS

    Acting Clerk to the National Assembly, CNA, Mr Sani Magaji Tambuwal, has inaugurated the central planning committee on the inauguration/induction programme for members and senators-elect of the 10th National Assembly; and the central planning committee on the payment of severance allowances to legislators and legislative aides of the 9th National Assembly.

    The CNA said that the induction programmes would serve to initiate new members into their new workplace.

    According to him, they also serve as refresher programmes on legislative practice and procedures for returning members and senators.”

    “This exercise which we are about to embark upon is therefore timely and necessary,” he posited.

    Membership of the committee on the inauguration ceremony/induction programme for members-elect of the 10th National Assembly is drawn from National Assembly Management, National Assembly Service Commission (NASC) and National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS).

    Mr Tambuwal reiterated that in choosing members of the two committees, deliberate attempt was made to select very diligent, honest, hardworking officers for the assignment.

    He continued: “going by your track records of high performance, I have no doubt that you’ll justify the confidence reposed in you by the top management.”

    He also emphasized that for the avoidance of doubt, the contributions and participation of NILDS officials in the committee was limited to the induction programme.

    The Acting CNA recognized, specially, the support and partnership of the Policy and Legal Advocacy Centre (PLAC) during the induction of the 9th National Assembly.

    Read him: “They have already assured me of their maximum collaboration and partnership during the induction programme for members-elect of the 10th National Assembly.”

    The acting CNA, however, noted with regrets, over the years, the very high turnover rate of members in every election year.

    “In some cases, up to 70 percent of National Assembly members failed to return after elections. This means that, enormous capacity and experience is thereby lost,” he lamented.

    The only way, he suggested to replace this lost knowledge and capacity, was through training and retraining at “every turn of our political history.”

    The central planning committee on the inauguration ceremony/induction programme for members-elect of the 10th National Assembly; and The central planning committee on the payment of severance Allowances to legislators and legislative Aides of the 9th National Assembly is to be chaired by the Deputy Clerk to the National Assembly, Barrister Kamoru Ogunlana.

  • After serious lobbying, NASC appoints Magaji Tambuwal as acting CNA

    After serious lobbying, NASC appoints Magaji Tambuwal as acting CNA

     

    …as Ojo remains to midwife 2023 budget before bowing out

    After about five days of serious lobbying, the National Assembly Service Commission, NASC, on Friday, announced the appointment of Magaji Sani Tambuwal as acting Clerk to the National Assembly (CNA).

    The appointment of Tambuwal, who was Secretary, Directorate of Finance and Accounts in the National Assembly, has ended days of anxieties and confusion on the sensitive issue.

    In a letter addressed to Tambuwal by the Executive Chairman of NASC, Engineer Ahmed Kadi Amshi, dated November 18, 2022, he said the appointment was the outcome of the Commission’s 565th meeting held on Friday, November 18, 2022.

    He said the appointment was in exercise of the Commission’s powers as provided in Section 6(b) of the National Assembly Service Act, 2014.

    According to him: “The appointment is in recognition of your hard work and administrative competence.

    “It is therefore expected that you will continue to uphold the confidence reposed in you. Congratulations!”

    In an extensive press release, which was later issued by Engineer Amshi, seven other top officers were promoted.

    They are Mr Kamoru Ogunlana who is now the Deputy Clerk to National Assembly. He was until his appointment Secretary of Legal Services.

    Mrs Henrietta Aimua-Ehikioya, former secretary of Special Duties is now redeployed as Secretary of Legal Services.

    Mr Birma Shuaibu M, the Director Legislative is now acting Secretary of Human Resources Directorate.

    Mr Umoru Barde Ali, who was Director, Pharmacy, has been appointed acting Secretary of Rsearch and Information.

    Mr Omogbehin Yomi V. , Director, Legislative, is now acting Secretary, Special Duties.

    Mr Inyang Clement Titus, Director of Accounts, is now Secretary of Finance and Accounts.

    Mr Nwoba Andrew Director Administration, is now acting Secretary of Planning and Legislative Budget.

    Meanwhile, the Commission further resolved that the outgoing Clerk to the National Assembly, Architect Ojo Olatunde Amos continues to work with the acting Clerk to the National Assembly, Magaji Sani Tambuwal until his retirement date of February 14, 2023 in order to ensure the success of the ongoing 2023 Appropriation processing that should be transmitted by only the substantive Clerk to the National Assembly in accordance with the provisions of the Authentication Act.

  • NASC confirms appointments of Olatunde, Akabueze as Clerks to NASS, House of Reps

    NASC confirms appointments of Olatunde, Akabueze as Clerks to NASS, House of Reps

    The National Assembly Service Commission (NASC) has com firmed Mr. Ojo Olatunde as the substantive Clerk to the National Assembly, a statement from the NASC has indicated.

    The statement, issued by the Executive Chairman of NASC, Mr Ahmad Amshi, also named Mr Chinedu Akabueze as the substantive Clerk to the House of Representatives.

    The NASC Commission had on July 17 and 20 appointed Ojo and other top management staff to their different positions on acting capacity.

    Amshi, in the statement, said the confirmation of the officers was approved at NASC’s 506th meeting held on Sept 30.

    He said their appointments also took effect from Sept 30, except for Akabueze whose appointment would take effect from Nov 25.

    The other officers whose appointment were confirmed are :

    Bala Yabani, Deputy Clerk to NASS, Dauda Ladan, Clerk of the Senate, Yusuf Danbatta, Secretary to NASC, and Orunwase Osaze, Secretary Human Resources and Staff Development.

    Others are Ademola Adebanjo, Secretary, Legal, Ramatu Ahmad, Secretary, Research and Information, Basir Hamza, Secretary, Health Service, Sani Tambuwal, Secretary Health Services.

    Also confirmed was Aimua Ehikioya, Secretary, Special Duties, Liman Sanda, Secretary, Procurement, Estate and Works, Oladoyin Suraj, Secretary, Inter Parliamentary and Protocol, while Iloba Ugochi was appointed Deputy Clerk of Senate (Legislative).

    He said Navati Illiya was confirmed as Deputy Clerk of the Senate (Administration) while Damzariya Himidu was confirmed as Deputy Clerk of House of Representatives.