Tag: Senate President Ahmad Lawan

Eid-el-Maulud: Senate President preaches peace, love, tolerance

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The Senate President, Ahmad Lawn has felicitated with Nigerians, particularly the Muslim Ummah, on the occasion of this year’s Eid-el-Maulud, which is the celebration of the birth of Prophet Mohammed. Lawan noted that this year’s celebration came at a time that Nigeria is striving to restore law and order in the chastening aftermath of the #EndSARS protest. “Our harrowing experience over the past few weeks underscores the need for us as a people of faith to imbibe and demonstrate in our every conduct the virtues of love, peace and tolerance…

N’Assembly will ensure justice for victims of alleged SARS abuses – Lawan assures youths

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The President of the Senate, Lawam Ahmad Ibrahim has re-assured Nigerian youths that the National Assembly will collaborate with the Executive to ensure justice for victims of misconduct and rights abuses by personnel of the disbanded Special Anti-Robbery Squad of the Nigeria Police. This was contained in a statement personally signed by the Senate President. Read the statement in full : “In the same vein, to discourage impunity, we will insist that the perpetrators of the alleged abuses be prosecuted and sanctioned as appropriate. ‘We will also work with the Executive…

Timely budget passage has improved implementation of 2020 budget,says Lawan

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President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has said that the early consideration and passage of the 2020 budget which returned the country’s budget cycle to January – December, has significantly boosted the implementation of this year’s budget. The Senate President made this known on Thursday during plenary on the third day of debate on the 2021 Appropriations bill presently before the National Assembly. Lawan in his remarks on the country’s return to the January to December budget cycle, described same as a major achievement under the Buhari administration and the…

Nigerians right to protest SARS brutality, killings – Senate President

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President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has said Nigerians acted within their rights to protest the killings of, and brutality meted against citizens by men of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) across the country. Lawan stated this in his concluding remarks on a matter of personal explanation into the murder of Jimoh Isiaka by the Police, and attack on the Palace of Soun of Ogbomoso Land during the recent #EndSARS protest in some states across the country. Senator Buhari Abdulfatai (APC – Oyo North), while coming under Order 43 of…

Lawan tasks Federal Character Commission on equity, fairness, justice

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President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan has charged the Federal Character Commission (FCC) to ensure equitable distribution of employment opportunities among all the states of the federation. Lawan gave the charge when the Executive Chairman of the Commission, Dr Muheebbat Dankaka led other members on a courtesy visit to his office on Monday. “The FCC is designed purposely to provide stability in the country. No part of the country should be neglected; no part of this country should feel shortchanged, and this is the essence of the Commission,” Lawan said.…

Lawan congratulates Akeredolu on re-election

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President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan has congratulated the Governor of Ondo State, Rotimi Akeredolu, on his reelection to a second term at Saturday’s election. Lawan also congratulated the All Progressives Congress (APC) on the victory of its candidate at the election, stated that the triumph is well-deserved and heartwarming. He noted that the election was a referendum on the stewardship of Governor Akeredolu in the last four years and that the Governor has passed the examination in flying colours. The Senate President therefore commended the people of Ondo State…

Implement Economic Plan approved by N’Assembly, Lawan urges Executive

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President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has asked the Executive to implement the Economic Sustainability Plan approved by the National Assembly so as to strengthen the economy in view of the resultant impact occasioned by Covid-19 pandemic. Lawan gave the charge on Thursday in a welcome address delivered during the presentation of the 2021 budget estimates by President Muhammadu Buhari at a joint session of the National Assembly. According to the Senate President, there was urgent need by government to sustain programmes aimed at economic diversification, not only because of…

Senate President congratulates new Emir of Zazzau

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President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, congratulates Alhaji Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli on his appointment as the 19th Emir of Zazzau. Lawan described the appointment of Alhaji Bamali by the Kaduna State Government as well deserved and expressed hope that the new Emir will meet the high expectations of the revered office and justify the trust and confidence that his people have expressed in his character and ability through his selection and appointment. The Senate President also congratulated the state authorities and particularly the people of Zazzau Emirate for the peaceful…

Lawan cautions FG on borrowing to fund projects ….. as Senate passes 2021-2023 MTEF/FSP

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The Senate has passed the 2021-2023 Medium Term Expenditure Framework and Fiscal Strategy Paper ahead of the presentation of the 2021 Appropriation Bill to the National Assembly by President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday. The passage was sequel to consideration and adoption of the report of the Joint Committee on Finance; and National Planning and Economic Affairs. Chairman of the Joint Committee, Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola (APC – Lagos West), in his presentation said the key parameters and macroeconomic framework driving the 2021-2023 Medium Term Expenditure Framework were revised in line…

Lawan urges Police to arrest, prosecute security personnel involved in extrajudicial killings

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President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has said that personnel of security agencies involved in the killing of innocent Nigerian citizens must be made to face the full weight of the law. Lawan stated this against the backdrop of a motion considered on Wednesday on the “need to check the culture of arbitrariness and brutality of Security Operatives to Nigerians.” Accordingly, the Senate during plenary mandated its Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters to investigate human rights abuses by Nigerian Security agencies. The upper chamber, while urging the…