By our corredpondent
\nThe National Assembly Thursday through its Clerk , Kamoru Ogunlana Esq, appealed to the Federal Government to review its monetization policy of non provision of accomodations for civil and public service officers . <\/p>\n
The policy according to Ogunlana who made the appeal in Abuja while delivering his closing remarks at the end of one month training programme for Legislative Aides , has thrown legislators and aides , several miles apart in the area of accommodation and invariably , affected their efficiency in terms of service delivery.<\/p>\n
“I am mindful of the accommodation difficulties faced by some of you, particularly those who live far from their Principals. Proximity between Members and their Legislative Aides can promote synergy, coordination and efficiency.<\/p>\n
“This reminds me of the period when Members were accommodated at the former Apo Quarters in Abuja, where many Legislative Aides also lived close to their Principals. <\/p>\n
“That arrangement was affected by the Federal Government’s monetisation policy.
\nI believe Government may wish to consider reviewing the policy, with a view to providing appropriate official accommodation for Members and personnel of the National Assembly.
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” Such an arrangement could also provide significant relief to Legislative Aides and improve coordination with their Principals”, he said .<\/p>\n
The Clerk however assured the Legislative aides and by extension entire staff of the National Assembly and their families that quality medical services shall be provided for them from this time of next year through a world class medical centre being constructed already .<\/p>\n
He said : ” I am also mindful of the challenges some of you face in accessing medical services. <\/p>\n
“The National Assembly Clinic was designed primarily to cater for lawmakers, career staff and their families, and the additional demands created by Legislative Aides and their families have stretched the existing facilities.<\/p>\n
“I am pleased to inform you that the present leadership is already addressing this challenge. <\/p>\n
“A new, world-class medical facility is currently being developed and will be equipped with modern medical facilities and supported by experts in various fields of medicine. We expect the facility to become operational by about this time next year”.<\/p>\n
He slso admonished them to start updating their records of service now , which would be used for payment of severance packages in view of the terminal date of the 10th National Assembly, drawing closer .<\/p>\n
“On Your Records and Severance Benefits
\nAs we approach the terminal date of the 10th Assembly, I enjoin you to ensure that your records of service are properly updated. <\/p>\n
“This is necessary to enable Management to process your severance allowances efficiently when due”, he said .8<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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