Shettima: Revenue Allocation Commission To Address Issue of Public Officials Earning More Than President

Deji Elumoye in Abuja

Vice President Kashim Shettima has assured the Revenue Mobilization Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) of Federal Government’s support in order to make it more proactive and responsive to its mandate.

Shetima gave the pledge Tuesday when he received a delegation of the Commission led by the Chairman, Mohammed  Shehu in his Office at the State House, Abuja.

While underscoring the importance of the Commission to the polity, the Vice President stressed that the work of the Commission transcends all tiers of government especially at it relates to its onerous task of assisting government to generate adequate revenue to deliver on the democratic dividends across the federation.

He noted that the Federal Government under President Tinubu would address some of the challenges facing the Commission, noting that some of the solutions might require the input from the subnational to the federal and the legislative to the judiciary.

Shettima further said since the Commission is a constitutional body, any amendment to its mandate must pass through the National Assembly especially any changes that would affect its operations, so that “you can perform your constitutional functions without difficulties.”

Earlier in his remarks, the Chairman informed the Vice President on the activities and achievements of the Commission especially in the area revenue generation and the efforts put in place towards addressing some of the challenges facing the Commission. 

He, however, disclosed the Commission needs the support of the Federal Government in its bid to find solutions to some of the challenges, in order for it to deliver on its mandate effectively.

The Revenue Mobilization Allocation and Fiscal Commission is an agency of government that oversees the revenues accruing to and disbursement of such funds from the Federal Account.  

The body also assures that there is conformity and equity in the nation’s revenue allocation formula.

Speaking with newsmen after the visit, RMAFC Chairman said the Commission 

 is determined  to ensure fair compensation for political office holders and will soon address the issue of those earning more than the president.

Shehu, who affirmed this commitment emphasized the commission’s constitutional role in reviewing remuneration formulas for political positions.

He said: “We don’t agree with any political office holder or MD or chief executive officer earning a salary 10 times or 20 times higher than the president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. I’ve said that and I will say it again when it’s time to hear from us, we will speak”.

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