Tag: Sen.Ahmad Lawan

Lawan wades in ASUU/Govt disputes …. urges parties to shift grounds to allow shut Varsities reopen

Emporium Reporters

President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan on Monday waded into the disputes between the Academic Staff Union of Universities(ASUU) and the Federal Government over the enrollment on the Integrated Personnel and Payroll Information System(IPPIS) and other outstanding issues. Lawan met with a delegation from ASUU led by its President, Professor Biodun Ogunyemi at the National Assembly to discuss the lingering crisis which has made it impossible for some Universities to reopen after the COVID-19 lockdown. ASUU leaders paid similar visit to the Senate President in October 2019 to find a…

Legislature most misunderstood arm of Government – Lawan

Emporium Reporters

President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has said that the legislature is the most misunderstood arm of Government. Lawan stated this in his remarks sequel to a motion considered on International Day of Parliamentarism, sponsored by Senator Ifeanyi Ubah (YPP – Anambra South). According to the Senate President, the development posed a challenge which required Parliamentarians to educate and enlighten citizens on the functions and roles of the parliament. He added that the National Assembly in its bid to ensure the prudent application of public funds, will continue to oversight…