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Warrant of Arrest: You must honour Senate invitation Presidency tells HOSF, Heads of MDAs

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ABUJA – THE Presidency has asked the Head of Service of the Federation, HOSF, Mrs Didi Esther Walson-Jack and all the heads of Ministries, Department and Agencies, MDAs to always honour invitations from the Senate and not to shun such calls.

Addressing Journalists on Monday in Abuja, the Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu, Senate Matters, Senator Basheer Lado who took a swipe at situations where some agencies may not have consistently adhered to Senate invitations or requests for appearances before committees, said that engaging with Senate committees is an important opportunity for agencies to showcase their dedication to public service and accountability, while further reinforcing the people’s confidence in government.

According to Senator Lado, honouring Senate’s invitations by the MDAs, aligns not only with constitutional obligations, but with President Tinubu’s vision for a government that is responsive, effective, and fully accountable to the Nigerian people.

The order from the Presidency that the MDAs must attend to Senate’s call that they appear before the Committees is coming barely twenty- four hours the Senate had announced its decision to issue a warrant of arrest for some agencies over their incessant refusal to honour lawmakers’ summons.

The Senate had resolved to Issue an Arrest warrant for the Head of Service of the Federation, Mrs Didi Esther Walson-Jack; Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi and Chairman of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, NiDCOM , Hon Abike Dabiri – Erewa for failing to appear before its Committee on Ethics, Privileges and Public Petitions.

Other public agencies whose Chief Executives, risk warrant of arrest are Union Homes Savings and Loans Plc, Enugu Electricity Distribution Company and Sally Best Properties Limited.

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Senate took the decision for the issuance of Warrant of arrest against heads of these agencies following complaints at plenary by the Chairman of its Committee on Ethics, Privileges and Public Petitions, Senator Neda Imasuen, LP Edo South that these Ministries, organisations and persons have repeatedly refused to honour invitations sent to them on petitions against them.

Senator Imasuen’s complaint was made through a motion for the action where he came under order 42 of the Senate’s standing rules.

The Special Adviser’s address is titled, “Enhancing Executive-Legislative Cooperation in line with President Tinubu’s Renewed Vision”

Lado said, “The Office of the Special Adviser to the President on Senate Matters wishes to reaffirm the importance of close and constructive collaboration between Ministries, Extra-Ministerial Departments and Agencies, and the National Assembly, particularly its Senate committees, as a cornerstone of good governance and accountability. This cooperation is not only a constitutional imperative but also essential to achieving the bold vision of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in delivering rapid and transformative benefits to all Nigerians.

“Under the leadership of President Tinubu, this administration is fully committed to upholding the principles of transparency, accountability, and service excellence. The President’s Renewed Hope Agenda is built on the premise of quick and efficient governance, one that brings tangible democracy dividends to the people without delay. A critical part of realizing this vision involves a proactive, respectful, and transparent relationship between government bodies and the Senate in its oversight role.

“The Office has noted some concerns that some agencies may not have consistently adhered to Senate invitations or requests for appearances before committees. While we acknowledge that competing official engagements may sometimes make it challenging for agencies to respond promptly to Senate invitations, it remains essential that these opportunities for engagement are prioritized to demonstrate our continued collective commitment to accountability and good governance.

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“Engaging with Senate committees is an important opportunity for agencies to showcase their dedication to public service and accountability, while further reinforcing the people’s confidence in government.

“The Office of the Special Adviser to the President respectfully appeals to all government agencies to continue to honor their commitment by responding to invitations from Senate committees. This aligns not only with constitutional obligations but with President Tinubu’s vision for a government that is responsive, effective, and fully accountable to the Nigerian people.

“In line with Mr. President’s vision, the office seeks to strengthen the partnership between the Executive and Legislative arms of government, a partnership that will be instrumental to delivering on our promises to the nation. Cooperation, transparency, and shared responsibility are the guiding principles as we collectively work towards the swift realization of the Renewed Hope Agenda.

“The Office of the Special Adviser on Senate Matters remains dedicated to supporting this process and facilitating open channels of communication between agencies and the National Assembly, to ensure that all contribute meaningfully to our shared mission of national development.”

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