By Chris Nwabuko
Abuja (Precise Post) – President Muhammadu Buhari has warned the Ministers and all Heads of Departments and Agencies to at all times conduct themselves in ways that will not undermine the National Assembly as an institution, its leadership and members.
He gave the order while receiving in audience the distinguished Senate President Dr. Ahmad Lawan and the Speaker House of Representatives Rt Hon Femi Gbajabiamila at the State House, Aso Villa on Thursday.
The meeting, which lasted almost an hour, was characterized by an engaging discussion on key issues of National importance particularly the role of the Legislature as a critical component in supporting their common goal and commitment towards improving the lives of Nigerians.
In the course of their conversation, recent events at the National Assembly were highlighted and the President re-emphasized his utmost respect for the National Assembly, adding that any disrespect to the institution by any member of the executive branch will not be accepted.
Ministers and all heads of Departments and Agencies should at all times conduct themselves in ways that will not undermine the National Assembly as an institution, its leadership and members.
The President and the leaders of the National Assembly recognized and acknowledged that the Executive and Legislative arms of government are essential partners in the fulfillment of their mutually aligned goal of improving the lives of the Nigerian people.
Precise Post recalls that this order may not be unconnected with the altercation of the Minister of State for Labour, Festus Keyamo against the the National Assembly when he appeared before it last week concerning the 774,000 jobs across the country.
