NGThe Nigerian Senate has directed the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) and the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation to ensure that ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs) comply with invitations to appear before National Assembly committees. The directive follows complaints from Senator Sani Musa (APC, Niger East), who chairs the Senate Committee on Finance, alleging that several agencies have repeatedly ignored committee calls. These agencies were invited to explain their management of internally generated revenue and remittances between 2023 and 2025. The Senate warned that it would impose sanctions on non-compliant agencies and emphasized the importance of legislative oversight. During debates, multiple senators supported the motion, highlighting concerns over executive overreach and the need for parliamentary independence. Some proposed measures such as issuing warnings to non-compliant agencies, withholding budgetary allocations, and using warrants of arrest if necessary.
Bias read (Center): While the article discusses a politically sensitive issue involving legislative oversight and executive accountability, the framing remains balanced. Multiple political figures from different parties (APC, PDP) are cited, and the discussion includes both criticism of executive actions and support of
