In a bid to strengthen intergovernmental relations and enhance legislative efficiency, the National Assembly Service Commission (NASC) has urged the Gombe State Government to provide autonomy to their State Assembly Service Commission.
The Executive Chairman of the National Assembly Commission, Engr. Ahmed Kadi Amshi, alongside members of the commission, made the call when they embarked on a significant working visit to Gombe State.
During their visit, they engaged with the deputy governor after taking out time to tour key developmental projects aimed at revitalizing the state’s economy.
Engr. Ahmed Kadi Amshi expressed admiration for the developmental strides under Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya’s administration, particularly applauding efforts to revive the culture of establishing industries which are crucial to the nation’s economic landscape.
The visit, he emphasised, aimed to foster closer ties with the state government and ensure alignment of state assembly commissions with established legislative norms, thereby streamlining operations for enhanced legislative effectiveness.
“The National Assembly Service Commission ( NASC) was established to ensure that the legislature is well managed by ensuring that qualified personnel are employed to man the assemblies. In the National Assembly Commission all our staff are employees of the commission. But what we discovered in Gombe and other states is that, the Head of Civil Service is still posting staff to work in the legislative arm. We appeal to His Excellency to consider this our request and grant autonomy to the State Assembly Commission to allow them perform their duties without interference”.
Highlighting a pertinent concern, Amshi noted the current practice of staffing in the legislature, where personnel are appointed or posted by the Head of Civil Service rather than by the Assembly Service Commission.
He underscored the need for autonomy for the state Assembly Service Commission, urging the state government to consider granting them the necessary independence to optimise their operational efficiency.
Gombe State Deputy Governor, Manassah Daniel Jatau, expressed gratitude for the visit and acknowledged the delegation’s constructive feedback regarding maintenance practices. He highlighted that the Muhammadu Buhari Industrial Park symbolises the state’s commitment to fostering job creation opportunities for its youth population and attracting investments aimed at boosting the state’s internally generated revenue.
