The Oluwo of Iwoland, Oba Abdulrosheed Adewale Akanbi, has praised the Senate’s scrutiny of government agencies, describing the recent questioning of the Managing Director of the South-East Development Commission, SEDC, Mark Okoye, as evidence of growing transparency and accountability in public administration.
In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary , Alli Ibraheem on Thursday, Oba Akanbi said the Senate committee’s engagement with heads of government parastatals and agencies demonstrated the legislature’s oversight role.
“I was amazed to watch live on television the grilling of the chairmen of government parastatals/agencies, most especially Mark Okoye, the Managing Director of Southeast Development Commission, by the Senate committee on the commission,” he said.
According to the traditional ruler, the public broadcast of such proceedings would strengthen confidence in governance and improve Nigeria’s image internationally.
“The live coverage of such a screening is a fundamental boost to Nigeria’s image, most especially in promoting transparency and accountability,” he stated.
The Oluwo said the development reflected efforts by the administration of President Bola Tinubu to promote openness in public service and restore public trust in government institutions.
“I am proud that under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Nigeria is restoring trust, openness, transparency and accountability by asking questions from the officials saddled with public trust,” he said.
He added that increased scrutiny of public officials could serve as a deterrent to corruption and contribute to improving the country’s international reputation.
“Public officials with a corrupt intention will have a second thought. Sooner or later, Nigeria will regain her
