By George Omagbemi Sylvester
The Registrar-General of the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), Hussaini Magaji, on 2 March 2026 publicly apologised to the Senate Committee on Finance in Abuja for repeatedly failing to honour legislative invitations that had triggered a showdown between Nigeria’s corporate regulator and lawmakers. The apology followed a resolution by the Senate during a budget defence session urging President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to remove Magaji from office for his “repeated refusal” to appear before the committee.
Magaji attributed his earlier absences to an internal communication lapse within the CAC, saying he received some invitations too late to adjust his schedule and that there was no deliberate snub. He told senators he was coming from Lagos on one occasion and had asked his staff to inform the panel, but the message did not reach them in time.
In offering an unreserved apology, Magaji assured the Senate that corrective measures—including creation of a dedicated liaison office—have been implemented to prevent future misunderstandings. Lawmakers acknowledged his remorse and, in some cases, urged the committee to reconsider its earlier stance on his removal.
The episode reflects mounting institutional tension between Nigeria’s executive agencies and the legislature over accountability and compliance with oversight mandates.
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