The House of Representatives Ad hoc Committee probing employment racketeering in Federal Government agencies has announced its intention to recommend the abolition of waivers that allow agencies to bypass advertising employment opportunities. The Committee Chairman, Yusuf Gagdi, made this statement during the ongoing investigative hearing.
Gagdi expressed concerns that many government agencies have been carrying out their employment secretly by applying for waivers to avoid advertising job openings. He argued that this practice undermines transparency and fairness in recruitment processes, as waivers often lead to favoritism and lack of equal opportunities for all citizens.
Gagdi emphasized that abolishing the use of waivers for employment advertisements would be in the best interest of the country and its citizens. The committee aims to promote openness and equal access to job opportunities for all Nigerians.
During the hearing, lawmaker Ahmadu Jaha pointed out that the lack of representation from the Northeast region in the recruitment carried out by some agencies contributes to issues like insurgency in the zone. He argued that opportunities that should be publicly accessible are being hidden, leading to frustration and discontent among citizens who are left without viable employment options.
The committee’s investigation seeks to uncover and address issues of employment racketeering and favoritism in government agencies, with the goal of promoting transparency, fairness, and equal opportunity in the recruitment processes across various sectors.