State Commissioners of Finance have expressed their anger and disappointed over the continuous negligence and attitude of the Minister of State for Finance, Dr Yerima Ngama as he has continuously exhibited the attitude of un-seriousness on his primary duty.
The Commissioners who were in Abuja for the usual monthly Federal Account Allocation Commission (FAAC) registered their anger while speaking with the press, urging him to device another way of handling the FAAC meeting as well as the date and stop pushing for the anger.
When confronted on the issue, the Chairman, Finance Commissioners Forum Mr. Timothy Odaah who spoke to DAILY TIMES correspondent said, "This is total breach of the FAAC Act of 1992 which states that "there will be technical session day preceding the Commissioners forum, this will enable us to have enough time to discuss with the office of Accountant General".
On the issue on sanction on the minister having breached the Act that sets up FAAC, he said " for now, am not going to speak on his behalf as I don't know what is delaying him, until he comes and explain to us the reasons behind his absence".
Another commissioner (Name withheld) who expressed his displeasure on the attitude of the minister said, "This minister is the most unserious minister of state we have ever had".
The countenance on the faces of Commissioner who have been kept up till 6:37 PM. Shows that they are not happy with the attitude of the minister.
The commissioners, out of anger obviously walked out of venue resolving to reconvene on a later date for the continuation of the discussion.
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