The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has directed the National Assembly Service Commission (NASC) to cancel all recent appointments made by the commission.
THE CONCLAVE gathered that this decision was made after a closed-door meeting with the commission’s chairman and select commissioners.
According to sources, Akpabio instructed the commission to ensure that all new appointments adhere to the principles of competence, seniority, and federal character.
This move aims to promote transparency and fairness in the commission’s appointment processes.
In a related development, Akpabio has appointed Patrick Giwa, a former Clerk to the House of Representatives and current commissioner, as the new chairman of the commission’s Establishment Committee.
Giwa’s appointment is expected to bring a fresh breath to the committee, which handles promotion and appointment-related issues.
The Establishment Committee, now led by Giwa, will play a crucial role in ensuring that appointments and promotions within the National Assembly management are guided by the principles of seniority, competence, and federal character balance.
● Background on Patrick Giwa
Patrick Giwa is a seasoned bureaucrat with extensive experience in the Nigerian civil service.
He was confirmed as the substantive Clerk to the House of Representatives by the National Assembly Service Commission in June 2020.
Giwa’s appointment as chairman of the Establishment Committee is seen as a nod to his expertise and dedication to public service.
As the NASC implements the Senate President’s directives, Nigerians will be watching to see how the commission balances the principles of competence, seniority, and federal character in its appointment processes.
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