- A coalition of retired civil servants in Nigeria has urged Akpabio to halt a bill restricting the appointment of the Clerk to the National Assembly to only insiders
- The group warned that the bill would set a dangerous precedent, blocking qualified civil servants from career advancement
- They cautioned that if passed, the bill could cause protests, erode public confidence in governance, and encourage other government agencies to adopt similar exclusionary policies
Akpabio has been urged to ensure competence precedes loyalty in the appointment process. Image: FB/Godswill AkpabioSource: FacebookThis bill is an open violation of Nigerian labor laws, international best practices, and the fundamental principles of justice, the coalition stated.It is an insult to the commitment and service of individuals who were engaged under clear employment terms, only to be told that their legitimate career aspirations would now be permanently blocked through legislative fiat.Coalition preaches competence over loyaltyThis is a deliberate ploy to sideline highly qualified and competent officers within the National Assembly Service Commissionindividuals who have dedicated their years to building institutional capacity, the statement added.The National Assembly should be seen as a model for best governance practices. If this bill is passed, it will reinforce the belief that laws are made to serve a few privileged individuals, the coalition said.When workers realize that their chances of career growth have been unfairly sealed off, it breeds dissatisfaction, apathy, and a toxic work environment.Group gives ten reasons why new bill is flawedThe Senate has been warned against setting a bad precedent if the bill passes. Image: National Assembly/FBSource: FacebookNo credible legislature operates in a manner that deliberately sidelines experienced public officers in their own service commission, the coalition noted. If this bill is allowed to pass, other government agencies and institutions may begin adopting similarly exclusionary policies, which would ultimately fragment Nigerias civil service into unjustly divided classes.Tinubu appoints head of aviation college
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