HON. KELECHI NWOGU APPOINTED CHAIRMAN, HOUSE AD-HOC COMMITTEE ON INVESTIGATION OF TAX DEDUCTIONS

HON. KELECHI NWOGU APPOINTED CHAIRMAN, HOUSE AD-HOC COMMITTEE ON INVESTIGATION OF TAX DEDUCTIONS AND MULTIPLE BANK CHARGES IN NIGERIA BY THE SPEAKER OF HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, DR. JAJUDEEN ABBAS

During plenary today, the member representing Etche/Omuma Federal Constituency, Hon. Kelechi Nwogu, was appointed as the Chairman of the House of Representatives Ad-hoc Committee set up to investigate the deductions of taxes and sundry charges from civil and public servants’ earnings, as well as multiple bank charges on customers’ accounts in Nigeria.

This appointment underscores Hon. Nwogu’s proven record of integrity, competence, and commitment to social justice. The committee’s mandate is to examine the increasing concerns raised by Nigerians over unexplained deductions from salaries, unauthorised bank charges, and other financial irregularities that continue to affect workers and ordinary citizens across the country.

Hon. Nwogu is expected to lead a thorough investigation in collaboration with relevant government agencies, financial institutions, and stakeholders to ensure transparency, accountability, and fairness in financial dealings involving Nigerian workers and the banking sector.

As a vocal advocate for the welfare of the people and good governance, Hon. Nwogu’s leadership of this committee reflects the confidence reposed in him by the House of Representatives and reaffirms his unwavering dedication to defending the rights and interests of the Nigerian people, particularly the civil and public servants whose hard-earned income must be protected.

The people of Etche and Omuma, and  indeed Rivers State, celebrate this well-deserved appointment and express optimism that under Hon. Kelechi Nwogu’s chairmanship, the committee will deliver meaningful results that promote financial justice and strengthen public confidence in Nigeria’s economic and governance systems.