The suspension of the Special Public Works programme under the National Directorate of Employment to cushion the effect of COVID-19 pandemic has been announced by the National Assembly on Wednesday.
This development has occurred after the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari, approved the engagement of 774, 000 Nigerians under the scheme, which was expected to take off in October this year
Meanwhile, based on the arrangement and plan, 1, 000 Nigerians who would earn N20,000 each on a monthly basis for three months are expected to be recruited in each of the 774 local government areas, of the country.
The suspension has taken place as a result of the disagreement between it and the Minister of State for Employment, Labour and Productivity, Festus Keyamo, on Tuesday.
Ajibola Basiru, who is the spokesperson for the Senate announced the suspension of the programme at a press conference in Abuja.
While making comments on the new development, he said the National Assembly has summoned the Minister in charge of the Ministry to appear before the federal legislature, to explain the recruitment modalities.
Speaking further, he stated that, “In view of the foregoing, the implementation of the programme shall be on hold pending proper briefing of the National Assembly by the Minister of Labour and Productivity.”
