Consequently, the president, according to a source, is said to have tactically discarded the said list, while contemplating searching on his own for men and women that would be most acceptable to Nigerians as ministers, with potentials to deliver dividends of democracy to the citizenry.
This is coming as there are clamours from various quarters that in–coming governments in the country should consider trimming the size of political aides to be appointed as ministers, commissioners and special advisers, on account of huge public funds expended on them as salaries and allowances.
In fact, the Presidential Advisory Committee (PAC) headed by General Theophilus Danjuma, had enjoined President Jonathan to reduce the number of ministers to be appointed in the coming dispensation.
The advice came during the week when the Danjuma panel was being dissolved after it had submitted its final report.
However, the president, who lauded the suggestion made by the panel, stated that the constitution would have to be amended before such idea could be effected.
Full Story: http://www.tribune.com.ng/sat/index.php/front-page-articles/4215-ministerial-list-over-80-per-cent-nominees-fail-integrity-test.html
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