President of the Senate, Senator Abubakar Bukola Saraki today warned
\ngovernment agencies adamant of not remitting Federal Government revenue to
\nthe Federation account saying government will no longer condone such
\nmismanagement act.<\/p>\n
Senator Saraki said this when he received the Chairman of Revenue
\nMobilization Allocation and Fiscal Commission, Engr. Elias Mbam and
\nhis team in Abuja that non-compliance by agencies of government has
\nbrought major setback in the processes of governance.<\/p>\n
He reiterated the support of the Senate in bringing back justice to
\nany erring agency that indulges in diverting government revenue to
\nillegal channel adding, \u201cMonetary revenue and allocation is a serious
\nchallenge to our economy. Though, diversification of economy is very
\nimportant but is not an overnight issue. We must block every leakage
\nin government revenue.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe made campaign promises to Nigerians and we must fulfill all our
\npledges. It cannot be business as usual. We will do everything within
\nour capacity to elevate the living standard of Nigerians.\u201d<\/p>\n
Senator Saraki also cleared air on the N8.64billion bogus wardrobe
\nallowance to lawmakers as reported in the media, saying the Commission
\nis charged with fixing of remunerations to public office holders and
\nadvise the media to be more accurate in their reporting.<\/p>\n
Earlier, the RMAFC Boss, Mbam said the agency have always
\nenjoyed cordial relationship with the National Assembly while calling
\nfor continued working partnership with the view to enhance their
\neffectiveness.<\/p>\n
Mbam condemned the recent media report that exaggerated the wardrobe
\nallowances of Senators and members of the House of Representatives
\nsaying, that wardrobe allowance is 25 percent of the basic salary
\nwhich when broken down amounts to N506, 600 per legislator, per annum.<\/p>\n
He advised that the agency operates a functional website where
\ninformation concerning the day-to-day activities of the agency is
\npublished.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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