Nigeria: Reps Summon Service Chiefs, Finance Minister Over Security Spending

Nigeria: Reps Summon Service Chiefs, Finance Minister Over Security Spending

Abuja--The House of Representatives, yesterday, summoned Service Chiefs and the Finance Minister and Coordinating Minister of the Economy to appear before it and provide a detailed account of funds released to the military, amid growing concerns over the worsening security situation across the country, despite huge budgetary allocations to defence.

Insecurity: Reps Summon Finance Minister, Service Chiefs, Others

By Adedapo Adesanya The House of Representatives has passed a resolution to summon the Minister of Finance, Mr Taiwo Oyedele, alongside the Minister of Defence, Mr Christopher Musa; the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mr Tunji Disu, and the Director-General of the State Security Service (DSS), Mr Adeola Ajayi, to appear before it to outline […]