Following the alleged racketeering of deployment and posting of officials in the Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the House of Representatives has resolved to investigate it. The resolution was based on the unanimous adoption of a motion of urgent public importance moved by the Minority Leader, Ndudi Elumelu, at the plenary on Wednesday.
Elumelu while moving the motion, noted that the ministry’s responsibilities were carried out through diplomats posted to various foreign missions and international organisations to represent and protect Nigeria’s Interest. He said it's alleged that these officials, one year after their recall to the headquarters, are still receiving full entitlements such as accommodation allowance, house maintenance, transport allowance, medical and utility bills, even though they have been officially posted back to Nigeria. He stressed that, "such corrupt practices may paint Nigeria in a bad image before the international community and ridicule the fight against corruption by Mr President, hence the need for an urgent investigation.”
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