3 d. ago Appointments: Tinubu Complied With Federal Character Principle – FG

The federal government has dismissed recent claims suggesting imbalance and favoritism in federal appointments, reaffirming its commitment to equity, fairness and national unity. In a statement issued yesterday by the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF), the government described the allegations, particularly those circulating on social media, as “unfounded” and […]

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3 d. ago Appointments followed federal character principle, FG denies bias

The Federal Government, on Friday, dismissed allegations of bias in the composition of federal appointments. PUNCH Online reports that the government stated this to counter the narrative about Tinubu’s alleged lopsided appointments, which was brought to the public by the Senator representing Borno South, Ali Ndume. In a recent interview with Arise Television, Ndume, an Read More

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6 d. ago Tinubu’s appointments so far violate federal character – Senator Ndume

By Seyi Babalola Senator Ali Ndume of Borno South has criticized President Bola Tinubu for not adhering to the federal character principle in political appointments. Ndume accused Tinubu of violating the constitutional requirement for balanced representation in government appointments, citing Section 14(3) of the 1999 Constitution. “The figures are there. You can look at the […] The post Tinubu’s appointments so far violate federal character – Senator Ndume appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Tinubu’s appointments so far violate federal character; should be corrected – Ali Ndume

Ali Ndume, the senator representing Borno South Senatorial District, has criticised the administration of President Bola Tinubu over what he read more Tinubu’s appointments so far violate federal character; should be corrected – Ali Ndume

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6 d. ago Ndume faults Tinubu’s appointments, cites breach of federal character

The senator representing Borno South, Ali Ndume, has criticised President Bola Tinubu over what he described as non-compliance with the federal character principle in political appointments. Speaking on Arise TV’s Prime Time on Monday, the lawmaker accused the President of violating the constitutional requirement for balanced representation in government appointments. Ndume pointed to Section 14(3) Read More

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2 w. ago Senate probes MDAs over imbalance in public service appointments

By Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja The Senate has accused the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Pension Commission (PENCOM), the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) and several other Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) of the Federal Government of consistently violating the federal character principle in appointments, promotions and recruitment. It also directed its Committee on Federal […] The post Senate probes MDAs over imbalance in public service appointments appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Senate accuses NNPCL, NAFDAC, others of violating federal character principle

The Senate on Tuesday accused the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, Pension Commission and several Ministries, Departments and Agencies of repeatedly breaching the Federal Character Principle in the areas of appointments, promotions and recruitment processes. The accusation came to light at Tuesday’s plenary session after lawmakers Read More

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2 w. ago Federal character: Senate probes compliance by MDAs in recruitment, others

Tribune Online Federal character: Senate probes compliance by MDAs in recruitment, others The Senate has expressed concern that Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) of the Federal Government are violating the Federal Character principle enshrined in Section 14(3–4) of the 1999 Constitution when conducting recruitments or making appointments. Federal character: Senate probes compliance by MDAs in recruitment, others Tribune Online

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