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Group urges lawmakers to complete constituency projects before end of tenure

By Israel Adamu, Jos

Group operating under the aegis of Nigerian Legislative Watch, has advised members of the 9th National Assembly to complete all ongoing constituency projects in their constituencies before the expiration of thier tenure.

Executive Director of the group Ms Amina Abdullahi, gave the advice in a statement on Wednesday in Jos.

Abdullahi, who accused the lawmakers of colluding with Ministries, Department and Agencies (MDAs), called on the incoming 10th national assembly to toe the line of honour when inaugurated.

”We have notice per time the non patriotic conduct of some legislators in Nigeria in terms of subverting the confidence reposed on them by their distinct constituency in the face of non execution, non-completion, shoddy completion and diversion of constituency projects originally meant for the constituency they represent.

”The Nigerian Legislative Watch have it on good authority that some legislators have found it convenient to collude with MDAs to thwart the proper execution of constituency projects.

”The persistent infractions by lawmakers and some government officials in the execution of constituency projects most be condemn by all well meaning Nigerians in the interest of putting the country on a progressive path.

”So, the leadership of the Nigerian Legislative Watch with its National secretariat in Abuja, have unequivocally resolve to draw the attention of the general public and the reputable legislators to ensure the completion of constituency projects,”she said.

The executive director commended the Constituency and Executive Projects Tracking Initiative of the Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related offences Commission (ICPC) for tracking constituency projects and bringing it to public glare.

She called on MDAs who collude with some legislators to execute shoddy projects for the interest and benefit of the all Nigerians

‘According to her “We call on the members of the incoming 10th assembly to brace up we and ensure the right thing is done when they come on board because we will no longer fold our arms and watch the country being robbed by its elected officials . ”

”We call the attention of the general public to join us in this drive toward ending the diversion or non completion of constituency projects in any part of the country

”Our interest is to mold the Legislative arm into a meaningful vehicle for achieving the required national progress and development,”she further added.

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