• Hausa Edition
  • Podcast
  • Conferences
  • LeVogue Magazine
  • Business News
  • Print Advert Rates
  • Online Advert Rates
  • Contact Us
Thursday, July 3, 2025
Leadership Newspapers
Read in Hausa
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Sport
  • Health
  • Entertainment
  • Opinion
    • Editorial
  • Columns
  • Football
  • Others
    • LeVogue Magazine
    • Conferences
    • National Economy
  • Contact Us
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Sport
  • Health
  • Entertainment
  • Opinion
    • Editorial
  • Columns
  • Football
  • Others
    • LeVogue Magazine
    • Conferences
    • National Economy
  • Contact Us
No Result
View All Result
Leadership Newspapers
No Result
View All Result

Tinubu Cautions N’Assembly Against Excessive Summons Of Gov’t Officials  

by Jonathan Nda-Isaiah
1 year ago
in News
Share on WhatsAppShare on FacebookShare on XTelegram

President Bola Tinubu has appealed to members of the National Assembly to exercise restraint in summoning heads of ministries, departments, and agencies of government (MDAs) to appear before parliamentary committees.

Advertisement

Speaking at the breaking of Ramadan fast (Iftar) on Wednesday evening in Abuja with the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, and the leadership of the House, the President, in a statement by Presidential spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, said while legislative oversight is essential for maintaining transparency and accountability in governance, excessive summoning of officials can disrupt operations and hinder service delivery to citizens.

He, therefore, urged lawmakers to show discretion in the exercise of their oversight powers.

”I have been watching various committees summoning ministers and heads of agencies. I have complained to the Speaker to ‘let the poor breathe’. Let these people do the job. We are not saying that you are not influential. We are not saying you cannot do your oversight. But consider the primary duty of each agency, its personnel, or the responsibilities of the Governor of the Central Bank or the Coordinating Minister of the Economy and Minister of Finance to you and the entire nation.

”If they are distracted or disturbed, maybe we will shift parliamentary sitting all through the night. We must find a way to accommodate one another. This is an appeal to you. See if you can accept representatives in some instances or even documentations,” the President told the lawmakers.

RELATED

Lagos To Enforce Mandatory Health Insurance By 2026

Lagos To Enforce Mandatory Health Insurance By 2026

2 hours ago
Miracle Videos: CAN Under Fire Over Comment Against Prophet Fufeyin

Miracle Videos: CAN Under Fire Over Comment Against Prophet Fufeyin

2 hours ago

 

Expressing confidence in the ability of the National Assembly to uphold good governance, President Tinubu lauded the existing cordial relationship between the executive arm of government and the legislature.

He said the harmonious working relationship had resulted in the expeditious passage of several Baills to improve the welfare of Nigerians.

He urged the legislators not to forget their constituencies and to take advantage of the holy month of Ramadan to show compassion and support the less-privileged in society.

”We are making sacrifices for the country, and we are assuring citizens that there is a very bright light at the end of the tunnel.

”We must have faith, and please do not forget your constituencies and remember what they are going through.

”I cannot thank you enough for what you are doing, but it is for our country. There is nothing personal about this. It is for Nigeria, and we have no other country but Nigeria,” the President stated.

On the recent dastardly killing of soldiers on national duty in Delta State, the President while expressing his heartfelt condolences to the families of the bereaved, pledged that the sacrifices of the fallen heroes would never be in vain.

The President announced that the officers would be given a befitting burial and national honours.

”In responding to distress calls, they met the end of their lives in a savage manner. Let us work to sympathise and symbolise the fact that they are worth the sacrifices they have made for Nigeria.

 

”We salute all our men and women in uniform, and we sympathize with them. I will soon make further pronouncements, but they must have a befitting burial and national honours,” the President said.

 

In his remarks, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudden Abbas, emphasised the importance of forgiveness, generosity, and prayers during Ramadan and called for unity in the nation and support for President Tinubu.

 

”I want to urge us to use this month to increase our good deeds and minimise our bad deeds,” he said.

 

Reflecting on the 10 months of this administration, the Speaker noted that the executive and the legislature have continued to work in synergy for the progress of the country.

 

”So far, so good, the House has been very supportive of the President and his policies, and we shall continue to ensure that we work together,” the Speaker stated.


We’ve got the edge. Get real-time reports, breaking scoops, and exclusive angles delivered straight to your phone. Don’t settle for stale news. Join LEADERSHIP NEWS on WhatsApp for 24/7 updates →

Join Our WhatsApp Channel

BREAKING NEWS: Nigerians can now earn US Dollars from the comfort of their homes with Ultra-Premium domains, acquire them for as low as $1700 and profit as much as $25,000. Click here to learn how you can earn US Dollars consistently.


SendShareTweetShare
Previous Post

Don’t Use NLC’s Platform, Fund To Pursue 2027 Ambition, Abure Warns Ajaero

Next Post

Team Nigeria Shines At African Games, Wins 11th Women’s 4x100m Relay Gold  

Jonathan Nda-Isaiah

Jonathan Nda-Isaiah

You May Like

Lagos To Enforce Mandatory Health Insurance By 2026
News

Lagos To Enforce Mandatory Health Insurance By 2026

2025/07/02
Miracle Videos: CAN Under Fire Over Comment Against Prophet Fufeyin
News

Miracle Videos: CAN Under Fire Over Comment Against Prophet Fufeyin

2025/07/02
Transport Unions Seek Restoration Of Speed Breakers On Ilorin-Jebba Expressway 
News

Transport Unions Seek Restoration Of Speed Breakers On Ilorin-Jebba Expressway 

2025/07/02
NPC Boss Dan’Agundi Cancels Birthday Celebration To Mourn Dantata
News

NPC Boss Dan’Agundi Cancels Birthday Celebration To Mourn Dantata

2025/07/02
Reps Divided Over Bill Seeking To Legalise Cultivation, Use Of Marijuana
News

Reps Unveil Compendium Of 86 Constitution Alteration Bills 

2025/07/02
Firm Launches Drive To Strengthen Enterprise Risk Management Practices Across Africa
Business

Firm Launches Drive To Strengthen Enterprise Risk Management Practices Across Africa

2025/07/02
Leadership Conference advertisement

LATEST

Lagos To Enforce Mandatory Health Insurance By 2026

Miracle Videos: CAN Under Fire Over Comment Against Prophet Fufeyin

Transport Unions Seek Restoration Of Speed Breakers On Ilorin-Jebba Expressway 

NPC Boss Dan’Agundi Cancels Birthday Celebration To Mourn Dantata

Reps Unveil Compendium Of 86 Constitution Alteration Bills 

Firm Launches Drive To Strengthen Enterprise Risk Management Practices Across Africa

Buhari Ill, Now Recovering In UK — Aide

Court Sentences 2 Beninese, Others To 5-yr Jail Term For Trafficking Cocaine

Kano Gov’t Bans Scrap Materials From North-East

Police Rescue Ghanaian, Arrest 3 Suspected Kidnappers 

© 2025 Leadership Media Group - All Rights Reserved.

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Sport
  • Health
  • Entertainment
  • Opinion
    • Editorial
  • Columns
  • Football
  • Others
    • LeVogue Magazine
    • Conferences
    • National Economy
  • Contact Us

© 2025 Leadership Media Group - All Rights Reserved.