Senate President Godswill Akpabio yesterday inaugurated an ad hoc committee to investigate the N30 trillion Ways and Means Advances released by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to fund projects under former President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration.

The fund, which passed through the National Assembly, was without details, despite the commitment of the Executive to do so.


Inaugurating the ad hoc committee, Akpabio urged the members to be impartial, uncompromising, and confidential in handling the investigation.

The inauguration of the committee followed the adopted a resolution of the Senate Joint Committees on Banking, Insurance and other Financial Institutions; Finance; National Planning; Agriculture; and Appropriations.

The Senate President said the 10th Senate believed in transparency, accountability, and good governance.

He directed the committee members to prove their commitments as Nigerians waited to know how the huge sums of money were used.


The committee, which has 17 members, is chaired by Jibrin Isah, representing Kogi East.

Akpabio urged the committee to keep its findings away from prying eyes of journalists.

He said: “The constitution of this committee is a testament to the Senate’s unwavering commitment to transparency, accountability, and good governance. It reflects our dedication to addressing the concerns of the Nigerian people and upholding the principles of democracy.

“To the members of this esteemed committee, I implore you to approach your responsibilities with the utmost sense of patriotism, professionalism and integrity.

“Your investigation demands impartiality and fairness, always keeping the public interest and the welfare of our nation at the forefront.

“We must leave no stone unturned in our pursuit of the truth. Therefore, conduct thorough inquiries and dig out information that will assist the Senate in making laws for the betterment of our country.”


Isah assured the Senate of the committee’s commitment to do a thorough job.

The inauguration of the committee was attended by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun; CBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso; the Accountant General of the Federation, Oluwatoyin Madein; the Auditor-General of the Federation, Shaakaa Chira; the Director General of the Debt Management Office (DMO), Patience Oniha; beneficiary ministries, departments, and agencies and institutions.

A conglomerate of criminals and idiots setting up a phantom probe panel to probe themselves.

Laughable to say the least.

The news doesn't have source ?

Probe fire

Everyday noise making just to distract the Nigerian space from their failures.

gaby:
A conglomerate of criminals and idiots setting up a phantom probe panel to probe themselves.

Laughable to say the least.

Must u always be negative

lonecatt:
Everyday noise making just to distract the Nigerian space from their failures.

Nobody is distracting you
Revel in it dear

Some people here are only good at complaining. They have problem for every solution.

allthingsgood:


Nobody is distracting you
Revel in it dear

the noise making has become a daily habit as it now seems they are fighting the air.

lonecatt:
the noise making has become a daily habit as it now seems they are fighting the air.

You are the one on nairaland looking for the “noise”. Off your phone and rest

fipy:
The news doesn't have source ?

is that your problem,read and digest the info

allthingsgood:


You are the one on nairaland looking for the “noise”. Off your phone and rest

i will not off it come and beat me.

allthingsgood:


Must u always be negative

And you must quote me?

COMRADES, in the epistle, I heard that Akpabio constitutes committee to the overdraft 30trillion

Did Akpabio inaugurate any committee to investigate the 3trillion Naira padded on the budget budget?

Unending probe no evidence

Story story, thief probing thief

coputa:


Senate President Godswill Akpabio yesterday inaugurated an ad hoc committee to investigate the N30 trillion Ways and Means Advances released by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to fund projects under former President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration.

Are you intentionally trying to be mischievous?