The Executive Chairman of the National Assembly Service Commission (NASC), Chief Saviour Enyiekere has warned staff of the National Assembly Service against falsifying their records of service to unlawfully extend their years in service.
The Executive Chairman gave the warning while speaking at the ongoing NASC/NASS Management Retreat in Abuja, stressing that the 6th Commission would not tolerate any act of misconduct involving the falsification or manipulation of official records for personal advantage.
He warned that any staff found culpable would face severe disciplinary measures in accordance with the applicable rules and regulations governing the National Assembly Service.
The Chairman reiterated the Commission’s commitment to promoting discipline, transparency, accountability and strict adherence to the rules governing staff appointments, promotions, disciplines, and appeals.
He urged all staff to maintain accurate and authentic service records, warning that attempts to manipulate official documents to prolong their tenure would attract appropriate sanctions.
Chief Enyiekere stressed the importance of mutual co-operation between the Commission and the National Assembly Management but insisted that this must be guided by mutual respect and a clear appreciation of the boundaries within which each institution is expected to operate.
In his remarks, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt Hon Tajudeen Abbas called for administrative effectiveness that could enhance better legislative performance.
The President of the Senate, Senator Godwill Obot Akpabio declared open the Retreat with a charge to the Commission and the NASS Management to find ways of creating the necessary atmosphere for optimum legislative performance. He was represented at the event by Senator Babangida Hosseini.
The Clerk to the National Assembly, Barrister Kamoru Ogunlana, and the Chairman of the NASC Committee on Establishment, Records and Training, Mr Patrick Giwa set the tone for the Retreat. In their separate paper presentations, the duo sought the Retreat to critically scrutinise the NAS Act 2014 and find out mutual but respectful ways of co-operation in the bid to take the National Assembly Service to an enviable position.
E.N Anyigor
Director, Public Affairs
