The Minister of Labour and Employment, Muhammadu Dingyadi has been summoned by the House of Representative Committee on Public Petition over his failure to inaugurate the board of the Nigerian Social Insurance Trust Fund.
In a petition addressed to Chairman of the Committee by Obasi-Pherson Help Foundation, a Non- Governmental Organisation, President Bola Tinubu had appointed the Managing Director for the Fund but had yet to name and inaugurate the board several months later.
“This is a serious anomaly, as the absence of the board has created room for a wide range of illegalities in the administration of the agency,” the organisation said.
Responding, the Chairman of the Committee, Mike Etaba on Tuesday directed the Minister to appear in person to address the concerns raised.
“The government is being indicted, so it is only logical that the Minister clarifies the matter,” a statement issued by the Committee’s Head of Media, Chooks Oko, quoted Etaba as saying.
The committee has also invited the NSITF Managing Director, Faleye Mayomi, to respond to a separate petition alleging violations of the agency’s project clearance regulations.
“Ours is to serve Nigerians efficiently and ensure the right thing is done at all times. Inviting the CEO is an opportunity for him to clarify the issues at hand,” Etaba stated.
