The House of Representatives has resolved to investigate the recruitment, staff quota and promotion exercises carried out by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) over the period of 10 years.
This was sequel to the adoption of a motion by a member from Rivers State Mr Awaji Abiante, at plenary.
The lawmaker stated that recent reports indicate that the NSCDC has not been observing the Principles of Federal Character in its recruitment processes.
This according to him is marred the Corps of irregularities, racketeering, favouritism and nepotism.
Mr Abiante recalled the judgment of the Sokoto State High Court which sentenced two officials of the NSCDC to fourteen years imprisonment for defrauding four persons of l.9 million under the pretence of securing jobs for them.
He expressed concern that the precedence has become a frequent occurrence in the NSCDC, saying currently indigenes of other states are being employed, promoted and allocated in the place of the quota for Rivers State indigenes.
Adopting the motion, the House mandated the Committees on Interior, Federal Character and Public Service Matters to investigate and report back within six weeks for further legislative action.
Emmanuel Ukoh
