The Chairman of the ad-hoc committee on the 5% user charge for road maintenance, Hon Francis Waive, has emphasized the committee’s duty to ensure that funds meant for national development are properly utilized. 

Speaking after the committee’s inauguration, he noted that despite the charge being designated for road maintenance, the poor state of infrastructure raises concerns about its collection and use.

Waive clarified that the investigation is not a witch-hunt but a constitutional responsibility under Section 88 of the 1999 Constitution, empowering the House to probe public funds and expose corruption or inefficiency.

He said, the committee will engage stakeholders, including government agencies, auditors, civil society organizations, and industry experts, to ensure full disclosure and accountability. He assured Nigerians of the House’s commitment to transparency and pledged a thorough investigation with necessary legislative actions.

Earlier, while inaugurating the committee, Speaker Hon Abbas Tajudeen, represented by Majority Leader Hon. Julius Ihonvbere, highlighted the House’s concerns raised on March 19 over the non-implementation of the charge. He said, the committee is tasked with assessing violations, identifying unremitted funds, and recommending measures to prevent further abuse.