The House of Representatives Committee on Civil Society and Donor Agencies has resolved to begin investigation into alleged fraud by three non-governmental organisations.
The Chairman of the Committee, Reps. Kabir Idris (APC-Kano) made this known at a committee meeting on Wednesday in Abuja.
He said that a continent date for all parties involved would be fixed to ensure a transparent, free and fair investigative hearing on the matter.
NAN recalls that the Transparent Extractive Sector Operators Initiative (TESOI) is a civil society organisation, in a petition, alleged that the three organisations diverted donor funds for private use.
Rep. Ajibola Muriana (APC-Oyo) said that it was important for all parties to be present, to be placed on oath and make their presentations before the committee.
He suggested that a convenient date be fixed to ensure the participation of all the parties to guarantee fair hearing.
“That is how I think we should go and because this is our first meeting, subject to the will of the chairman, let us find out a convenient time for the other party and reschedule,” he said.
There after, the chairman ruled that the a date will be fixed and all parties will convene for the hearing.(NAN)
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