The House of Representatives has launched a probe into all security intervention funds disbursed by the Federal Government from 2020 to date. The investigation aims to ensure transparency, accountability, and fiscal discipline in the management of resources meant to protect Nigerians.
The Ad Hoc Committee on the Expenditure of All Intervention Funds on Security was inaugurated on Thursday at the National Assembly. Chairman Zakaria Nyampa said the investigation is necessitated by the widening gap between huge budgetary allocations to the security sector and the continuing wave of insecurity across the country.
“This is not a witch-hunt,” Nyampa emphasized. “Our duty is to ensure that every naira released for security serves its purpose to safeguard lives and property.” The probe will cover all intervention heads, special allocations, and procurement processes undertaken by beneficiary agencies.
The Committee will assess the impact of the spending on security outcomes across Nigeria. “We are determined to follow the money with diligence, objectivity, and patriotism,” Nyampa stated.
To guarantee credibility and openness, the Committee will collaborate with relevant agencies, including the Ministry of Finance, the Budget Office, and civil society watchdogs. “Transparency is the backbone of good governance,” Nyampa stressed.
Mismanaging funds meant for security has grave consequences for national stability. “When money meant to secure our nation is diverted, the cost is not just in naira and kobo – it’s in human lives,” Nyampa said.
Speaker Abbas Tajudeen reaffirmed the commitment of the House to accountability and probity in security matters. He urged the committee members to uphold accountability, effectiveness, and fairness.
Nyampa assured that the Committee will carry out its assignment effectively, and the House will ensure that the findings are implemented to improve security in Nigeria.
