Reps to Probe Electricity commission’s “N2.7bn severance package”

The Nigeria's  House of Representatives on Wednesday, mandated its Committee on Power to investigate alleged approval of N2.7 billion severance package to members of the board of Nigeria Electricity Regulatory Commission.

This emanated from a motion under matter of urgent public importance, sponsored by Mohammed Gololo (APC-Bauchi).

Mr. Gololo described the board’s approval of the payment of such package as unconstitutional, saying that it was not authorised by the National Assembly in the 2015 Appropriation Act. He added that the planned payment conflicted with the recommendations of the National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission.