Parliamentary committee begins review of ministers' promises
Tuesday, June 02, 2026 | 20 Views |
Some members of PAC. PIC MORERI SEJAKGOMO
The hearings are scheduled to take place at Parliament Auditorium, and during the sittings, Accounting Officers from various government ministries will appear before the committee to provide updates and progress reports on assurances and commitments made by government officials in Parliament over the past five years.
According to Parliament, the exercise forms part of the committee’s oversight responsibilities and is aimed at ensuring that government institutions account for commitments made to Members of Parliament and the public.
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