NLC to Buhari: 'Slash cost of governance, deal with corruption'

dimeji akinloye

May 28, 2015 9:37 PM

NLC urged the incoming President to emphasise the place of reciprocity in the projection of the country and the protection of her citizens.

NLC President, Ayuba-Wabba

The Nigeria Labour Congress has tasked the President-elect, Muhammadu Buhari, be decisive about the fight against corruption which is dependent on Nigeria’s survival.

The NLC President, Ayuba Wabba, said this in a statement on on Thursday, May 28, on the agenda of the NLC for Buhari.

Wabba urged the incoming President to emphasise the place of reciprocity in the projection of the country and the protection of her citizens.

He added, “On foreign policy, in light of new realities, we canvass the introduction of Nigeria-centered policy with a focus on the strengthening of relations in all departments with our neighbours.

“We similarly canvass the doctrine of proportionate response in pursuit of projection of national power and protection of citizenry.

“Corruption remains a national cancer that must be dealt with for the sake of national survival.

“Similarly, the cost of governance at all levels, including the legislature, is very high and morally reprehensible and must be brought down, not through rationalisation of personnel (as personnel emoluments constitute an insignificant fraction of cost of governance) but through wiping off of corruption and reduction of waste in the system.”

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