Jonathan decries Nigeria’s level of indiscipline (Then do something about it)

Posted by admin Latest Politics Thursday, September 5th, 2013

President Goodluck Jonathan on Wednesday decried the level of indiscipline among Nigerians, especially those in the public service.

The President charged members of the newly constituted National Assembly Service Commission to make a difference in their area of assignment by ensuring discipline at all levels of its operation.

He spoke while swearing in members of the Commission at a ceremony which held in the Council Chambers of the Presidential Villa, before the commencement of the weekly Federal Executive Council meeting.

“One of the greatest problems we have as a nation is the issue of discipline. Everywhere from the least office to the highest and in most cases people don’t take their responsibilities seriously, and it is your duty to make sure people are disciplined, where they need to be disciplined,” the President said.

He also charged the Commission headed by Alhaji Adamu Fika to ensure that they work in conformity with the sayings of philosophers that “in a system where equals are treated unequally or where unequals are treated equally, that system is corrupt.”

“So make sure that equals are treated equally and unequals are treated unequally, to distinguish yourselves from others,” he added.

He expressed gratitude to the members for accepting to serve in the commission, saying “we all are called to serve our father land in one capacity or the other”.

The President outlined the key responsibilities of the NASC to include the appointment of persons to all offices of the National Assembly; to promote, transfer and confirm such appointments; and apply disciplinary measures, including recommendations for dismissal from service.

He also said they were to manage the civil servants and work to ensure that elected officers excel in their responsibilities.

Responding on behalf of other members, the Chairman expressed gratitude to the President for the honour done him and members of the commission.

“We are aware of the enormous task before us, we wish to assure your Excellency that we will do all possible to justify the confidence repose in us,” he said.
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