Reps Converge As Tinubu Declares Retreat On Economic Transformation Open
President Bola Tinubu will be declaring open, a two-day retreat organized by the House of Representatives for its members, to strengthen their legislative and oversight capacity, as well as foster collaborative efforts towards economic development and tax reforms.
In a statement signed by the Spokesman/ Chairman, the House Committee on Media & Public Affairs, Rep. Akin Rotimi Jr., he disclosed that the event is scheduled to take place from Tuesday, April 30 to Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at the Abuja Continental Hotel.
The theme of the event, according to the Spokesman is “Navigating Change: Legislative Strategies for Economic Transformation,” adding that it will be held with the support of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) and Konrad-Adenauer Stiftung.
“A strategic initiative of the 10th Assembly, House of Representatives to collaborate with legislative support institutions and partners to sustain capacity development programmes for Members.
“In alignment with its Legislative Agenda which prioritises Economic Growth and Development, the People’s House acknowledges the crucial role of the legislature in shaping the economic trajectory of a nation, as well as influencing the economic environment (directly and indirectly) through its lawmaking and oversight powers.
“Thus, this retreat is designed to further deepen the understanding of Members on the significance of the Petroleum Industry Act in transforming the oil and gas sector. Objectives also include exploring parliament’s role in tax reforms, and the importance of effective oversight in public financial management and tax administration, among others,” the statement read in part.
Stakeholders expected at the 2-day retreat include Group CEO, NNPCL, Mele Kolo Kyari, Hon. Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Oil & Gas, Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, Executive Secretary, NEITI, Orji Ogbonnaya Orji, and Chairman, ICPC, Musa Adamu Aliyu.
Others are the Chairman of Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Taiwo Oyedele, Chairman, of FIRS, Zacch Adedeji, FCA, Minister of Finance, Wale Edun, Minister of Budget and National Planning, Senator Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, CON, and Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Olayemi Cardoso.
Distinguished guests include the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, Speaker of the 5th House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Aminu Bello Masari; 10th Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Patricia Olubunmi Etteh, Speaker of the 8th House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Yakubu Dogara, and Chief of Staff to the President and Speaker of the 9th House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, among others.
“The event will feature panel and interactive sessions that will equip participants with practical tools and strategies to effect meaningful legislative and oversight work,” Rotimi said