There is a
Freedom of Information Law in Nigeria. Nigerians have a right to know
EVERYTHING about NASS's finances. I will push for openness!
Daily Post reports that Mark took the opportunity to respond to the accusations while speaking on June 1, Monday, during a retreat of lawmakers of the Peoples Democratic Party in Port Harcourt. He stressed that all details of the finances of National Assembly were available to the public.
“Every time you hear people talking about the National Assembly budget, for heaven’s sake, the national assembly budget is in the open.
“Unless you would say you have never seen the national budget, it is a public document. The National Assembly budget is there with every other budget. Our budget is open, what we earn is open, if anybody wants to receive his salary and donate it, he can donate it; he doesn’t need to consult us.”
“We were the first to make a cut in 2015 budget and people should appreciate what we are doing, not to come and give an impression that our budget is bloated. Has every other person made a cut? No,” he said.
“We have tightened our belt more than any other ministry today and I stand to be corrected. I can put my hand on my chest without fear of contradiction and say that we make a lot of sacrifice in our budgeting system. And then we shouldn’t play politics with what is a very serious thing,” he said.
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