By Christiana Ekpa
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt Hon Tajudeen Abbas, has said the 10th House will commence the process of amending its Standing Orders to accommodate e-petitions and facilitate the use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in receiving and processing public petitions.
He said this at the opening of the newly digitalised hearing room of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) and unveiling of the PAC News, a quarterly magazine of the Committee, on Monday.
He said this transformative step will be first of its kind in Nigeria and will enable more efficient, transparent, and accessible petition procedures, allowing citizens to engage with the legislative process more effectively.
Abbas said by integrating ICT, the House aims to ensure that every voice can be heard and considered promptly, thus reinforcing dedication to a responsive and accountable governance system that truly serves the interests of the Nigerian people.
He expressed commitment to legislative excellence and responsiveness to the needs of the Nigerian people by investing in state-of-the-art digital infrastructure and continuously updating technological capabilities.
The Speaker urged the Public Accounts Committee to continue their exemplary work in the pursuit of transparency and accountability.
He said the Committee’s efforts are vital to building a better country.
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