Tinubu expected to submit list of ministers with portfolios — Rep
President Bola Tinubu should submit the list of ministerial candidates for selection with their portfolios, said a member of the House of Representatives for two terms, Dr. Alex Egbona.
According to Egbona, the decision would help ensure that the right questions are asked of ministerial candidates during the selection.
He also defended the Senate's "bow and go" screening policy that shields ministerial candidates from harsh questioning.
He said the “bow and go” culture was about showing camaraderie to candidates with legislative experience.
Egbona, representing Abi/Yakurr Federal Constituency of Cross River State, made the suggestions during an interview with reporters in Abuja on Friday during the graduation ceremony for cohorts 12 of the leadership program advanced from the GOTNI National Leadership Center.
The program, a five-day leadership training, had 21 graduate students from GOTNI LC.
During the event, GOTNI LC CEO Dr. Linus Okorie called on the President to appoint only action-oriented individuals who are filled with the pursuit of service beyond self as as ministers.
He said Tinubu also needs to “find people who are passionate about specific areas to take on, those who have skills, knowledge, leadership capital and the ability to think differently.
"There should be a skill in the person's specific field of study that is consistent with the ministry the person is absolutely going to attend to.
"So that means you'll want to find people who are passionate about specific areas to take on, who have leadership skills, knowledge and capital, which means they need to have the honor written in their name and have the ability to think differently. They would bring innovation to the table and are individuals who make things happen. They are action-oriented, filled with the pursuit of service, beyond self." /p>
Speaking further, Egbona said it was wrong to send names of ministers without portfolio.
“To some extent, it is wrong to send names of ministers without portfolio. in the next three weeks, will send the names of ministers and may even attach their portfolios.
"Most of the time what the senate does is ask general questions, but if it comes with a portfolio and they say for example, Mr. AYZ, you are the minister of agriculture, all questions will be directed to agriculture, so if the president attaches a ministry to the names, that will be fine,” Egbona said.
Egbona, who was also among the graduating cohorts, also defended the Senate's screening policy, which shields cabinet candidates from harsh questioning.
While saying the culture was to show camaraderie to candidates with legislative experience, he stressed the need for his colleagues to strengthen the oversight function of the National Assembly.
The lawmaker said, "Rainbow Culture is about promoting camaraderie. They just encourage those who have been part of the system. Although there is no legal procedure for this , it's out of friendship.
"On surveillance, at the 9th National Assembly, I had the opportunity to attend a surveillance but I was not too encouraged by what we did. If you go to a ministry or parastatal, examine what they are doing and if they are not doing well, bring a report that they are not doing well. There shouldn't be any hide and seek in surveillance. That's what says the 10th order of the day."
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President Bola Tinubu should submit the list of ministerial candidates for selection with their portfolios, said a member of the House of Representatives for two terms, Dr. Alex Egbona.
According to Egbona, the decision would help ensure that the right questions are asked of ministerial candidates during the selection.
He also defended the Senate's "bow and go" screening policy that shields ministerial candidates from harsh questioning.
He said the “bow and go” culture was about showing camaraderie to candidates with legislative experience.
Egbona, representing Abi/Yakurr Federal Constituency of Cross River State, made the suggestions during an interview with reporters in Abuja on Friday during the graduation ceremony for cohorts 12 of the leadership program advanced from the GOTNI National Leadership Center.
The program, a five-day leadership training, had 21 graduate students from GOTNI LC.
During the event, GOTNI LC CEO Dr. Linus Okorie called on the President to appoint only action-oriented individuals who are filled with the pursuit of service beyond self as as ministers.
He said Tinubu also needs to “find people who are passionate about specific areas to take on, those who have skills, knowledge, leadership capital and the ability to think differently.
"There should be a skill in the person's specific field of study that is consistent with the ministry the person is absolutely going to attend to.
"So that means you'll want to find people who are passionate about specific areas to take on, who have leadership skills, knowledge and capital, which means they need to have the honor written in their name and have the ability to think differently. They would bring innovation to the table and are individuals who make things happen. They are action-oriented, filled with the pursuit of service, beyond self." /p>
Speaking further, Egbona said it was wrong to send names of ministers without portfolio.
“To some extent, it is wrong to send names of ministers without portfolio. in the next three weeks, will send the names of ministers and may even attach their portfolios.
"Most of the time what the senate does is ask general questions, but if it comes with a portfolio and they say for example, Mr. AYZ, you are the minister of agriculture, all questions will be directed to agriculture, so if the president attaches a ministry to the names, that will be fine,” Egbona said.
Egbona, who was also among the graduating cohorts, also defended the Senate's screening policy, which shields cabinet candidates from harsh questioning.
While saying the culture was to show camaraderie to candidates with legislative experience, he stressed the need for his colleagues to strengthen the oversight function of the National Assembly.
The lawmaker said, "Rainbow Culture is about promoting camaraderie. They just encourage those who have been part of the system. Although there is no legal procedure for this , it's out of friendship.
"On surveillance, at the 9th National Assembly, I had the opportunity to attend a surveillance but I was not too encouraged by what we did. If you go to a ministry or parastatal, examine what they are doing and if they are not doing well, bring a report that they are not doing well. There shouldn't be any hide and seek in surveillance. That's what says the 10th order of the day."
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