The House of Representatives has ordered the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, to ensure the appearance of Adeniyi Adeyemi, Director-General of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Investment Coordination Programme (PFIPC), within 48 hours. This directive is part of an ongoing investigation into the legal status and financial operations of the agency.
This mandate was issued during a session held by the House committee that is probing allegations concerning the PFIPC, which lawmakers argue lacks a solid legal framework.
The committee emphasized the necessity for Adeyemi to appear in person to address questions regarding the agency’s creation, its functioning, and its budget allocations over the years.
Frustration was expressed by the committee over Adeyemi’s repeated failure to respond to earlier invitations, emphasizing that this pattern of non-compliance is unacceptable.
The panel members instructed the Inspector-General of Police to produce the PFIPC Director-General before the House within 48 hours to respond to inquiries about the agency’s operations and its use of public funds.
This inquiry was initiated following discoveries that the PFIPC received budgetary allocations amounting to billions of naira despite uncertainties about its legal standing. The legislators are seeking transparency on how the agency was established, its authorization, and its expenditure of government funds.
The House reiterated its dedication to transparency and accountability, underscoring the importance of all public bodies receiving government funding to operate lawfully and be accountable to the citizens of Nigeria.
The results of this investigation are anticipated to guide subsequent steps by the National Assembly as they continue to evaluate government agencies and public spending rigorously.
