President of the Senate, Senator Abubakar Bukola Saraki today warned
government agencies adamant of not remitting Federal Government revenue to
the Federation account saying government will no longer condone such
mismanagement act.
Senator Saraki said this when he received the Chairman of Revenue
Mobilization Allocation and Fiscal Commission, Engr. Elias Mbam and
his team in Abuja that non-compliance by agencies of government has
brought major setback in the processes of governance.
He reiterated the support of the Senate in bringing back justice to
any erring agency that indulges in diverting government revenue to
illegal channel adding, “Monetary revenue and allocation is a serious
challenge to our economy. Though, diversification of economy is very
important but is not an overnight issue. We must block every leakage
in government revenue.
“We made campaign promises to Nigerians and we must fulfill all our
pledges. It cannot be business as usual. We will do everything within
our capacity to elevate the living standard of Nigerians.”
Senator Saraki also cleared air on the N8.64billion bogus wardrobe
allowance to lawmakers as reported in the media, saying the Commission
is charged with fixing of remunerations to public office holders and
advise the media to be more accurate in their reporting.
Earlier, the RMAFC Boss, Mbam said the agency have always
enjoyed cordial relationship with the National Assembly while calling
for continued working partnership with the view to enhance their
effectiveness.
Mbam condemned the recent media report that exaggerated the wardrobe
allowances of Senators and members of the House of Representatives
saying, that wardrobe allowance is 25 percent of the basic salary
which when broken down amounts to N506, 600 per legislator, per annum.
He advised that the agency operates a functional website where
information concerning the day-to-day activities of the agency is
published.