Reps to probe abuse of Expatriate Quota in telecoms industry Reps to probe abuse of Expatriate Quota in telecoms industry
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Members of the House of Representatives on Tuesday expressed overwhelming support for a motion which seeks to probe allegation bothering on the abuse of expatriate quota by equipment vendors and service providers in the telecommunication industry.
The resolution was passed sequel to the adoption of a motion sponsored by Hon Bello Shinkafi, who frowned at the lackadaisical attitude of the regulatory agencies namely: Federal Ministry of Interior and Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) in enforcing relevant laws and policy.
In his lead debate, Hon Shinkafi frowned at the flagrant abuse of the two principal laws namely: Immigration Act, 2015 and the Immigration Service Regulations, 2017 which govern the employment of expatriates in Nigeria by the industry operators.