The Speaker of Nigeria’s House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has ordered an investigation into allegations of irregularities in the ongoing recruitment exercise within the Green Chamber of the National Assembly.
House Spokesman, Rep. Akin Rotimi Jr., said in a statement on Sunday that the directive followed reports suggesting the recruitment was skewed in favour of a particular region.
Rotimi clarified that recruitment into the National Assembly bureaucracy is the exclusive responsibility of the National Assembly Service Commission (NASC), an independent statutory body, and not under the control of House leadership.
He explained that the exercise is designed to reflect merit, inclusiveness and the Federal Character principle, which guarantees fair representation across states and geopolitical zones.
“However, in line with its oversight mandate, the Speaker has directed the House Committee on Public Service Matters, which oversees the NASC, to conduct a thorough investigation of the recruitment exercise and report back to the House,” Rotimi said.
He dismissed claims of lopsided recruitment as “false, divisive and unhelpful,” insisting the process was merit-driven. “The House operates on principles of equity, justice and fairness. Internal disagreements are addressed through established parliamentary mechanisms, not speculative newspaper reports,” he added.
Rotimi further stressed that the leadership of the House remained committed to ensuring transparency in all institutional processes, while members would continue to focus on citizens’ concerns such as project implementation, equitable employment opportunities and national security.
He urged lawmakers and the public to support the investigation in the interest of fairness and institutional integrity.
