The Senate, at its plenary on Tuesday, resolved to investigate the systemic abuse of the federal character principle in recruitment, promotion, political interference in all ministries, departments, and agencies and even infrastructural development across the country and determine the level of compliance with Sections 14(3) and 14(4) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended). The lawmakers […]
The Senate is investigating the abuse of the federal character principle in federal government recruitment, promotions, and infrastructural development. The Committee on Federal Character and Inter-Governmental Affairs is tasked with investigating Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) to ensure compliance with constitutional provisions for fair and equitable representation across regions and ethnic groups, with a report due in four weeks. Concerns include underfunding and political interference hindering the Federal Character Commission and persistent imbalances despite constitutional mandates.
