By Chibuike Nwabuko
Abuja (Sundiata Post) – The House of Representatives is determined to ensure that corporate organisations both public and private operate within a responsible culture of business practice all over the country.
The Chairman, House of Representativenesses Standing Committee on Corporate Social Responsibility, (CSR) Honourable Professor Obiageli Lilian Orogbu stated this in Abuja Wednesday during the inaugural meeting of the committee.
She observed that, “corporate social responsibility as we all know is not a new concept in Nigeria, it has been an integral part of many organizations. However, the Speaker of the 10th Assembly, Right Honourable Tajudeen Abbas in his wisdom and with the hindsight of deficit in compliance thought it wise to create CSR Committee.
“The committee has the mandate as outlined in the standing orders of the House of Representatives. to promote and encourage a culture of responsible business practice throughout the nation’.
Professor Orogbu, a member representing Awka North/South Federal Constituency further emphasized that it was time to reposition the government’s corporates social responsibility policy to be in tune with the global best practices.
The female Labour Party parliamentarian passionately appealed to the business community not to see the CSR initiative of the 10th Assembly as a burden but an opportunity to make a positive difference.
“The CSR is not an end in itself , but a means to achieving a greater purpose.” She stressed, adding, “it is not about corporate philanthropy or public relations it is about embedding responsible practices in the very fabric of our business operations “
