Tag: Senate President Ahmad Lawan

N’Assembly willing to amend FHA Act to ensure compliance, boost efficiency,Lawan says

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President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has said that the National Assembly is willing to amend the Federal Housing Authority Act to boost efficiency of the regulatory agency, as well as ensure compliance by private estate developers to government policies. Lawan stated this when the Managing Director of the Federal Housing Authority, Gbenga Ashafa, led a delegation on a courtesy visit to his office at the National Assembly, Abuja. According to the Senate President, an amendment of the FHA Act was long overdue, particularly against the backdrop of addressing the…

Rose Oko exemplified the spirit of unity in the 9th Senate – Lawan

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President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has described the Late Senator Rose Oko as one whose life exemplified the spirit of unity for which the Ninth Senate is known. Lawan stated this during a valedictory session which held on Tuesday in honour of the lawmaker, who until her death represented Cross River North in the National Assembly. The lawmaker who served as Chairman, Senate Committee on Trade and Investment, died of an undisclosed illness in the United Kingdom on March 23, 2020. The Senate President while paying tribute to the…

Text of Senate President Ahmad Lawan Independence Anniversary message to Nigerians

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I heartily felicitate with fellow Nigerians on the occasion of our 60th Independence Anniversary. While we celebrate the Diamond Jubilee Anniversary of our country as a sovereign nation, the occasion is also auspicious for a sober reflection on the progress that we have made, the challenges that we face and the future that we desire as a nation. It is in this sense that I consider the theme for the 60th Independence anniversary, “Together”, as apt. Indeed, patriotic Nigerians have ample reasons to celebrate the fact that in spite of…

Plateau: Lawan urges IGP to provide security for traditional rulers

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President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has urged the Inspector General of Police, Mohammad Adamu, to as a matter of urgency, deploy security for the protection of traditional rulers in Plateau State. The Senate President made the call on Tuesday during plenary sequel to a point of order raised by Istifanus Gyang (PDP – Plateau North). Coming under order 43, the lawmaker lamented the killing of over ten traditional rulers across the state by suspected killer herdsmen. He said, “the latest is the killing of Gwom Rwei of Foron, His…

Senate President mourns victims of Lokoja fuel tanker explosion

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President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has sent his condolences to the families of victims of the disastrous explosion on Wednesday of a fuel tanker on the federal highway in Lokoja. Lawan expressed grief over the gruesome accident in which more than a score of people, including school children, were reported to have lost their lives or property. “It is sad and totally unacceptable that such tragedy keeps recurring on our roads despite ample road safety regulations and enforcement personnel. “While we mourn those who have so unfortunately lost their…

African Free Trade Agreement must be backed by adequate policies, robust implementation – Lawan

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President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has said for the African Continental Free Trade Agreement to yield expected results, same must be backed by requisite legal frameworks, right policies, and robust implementation. Lawan made this known when he received a visiting delegation from the African Continental Free Trade Area Secretariat, led by its newly elected Secretary General, Wamkele Keabetswe Mene, on Tuesday in Abuja. The Senate President who was represented by the Deputy Senate Leader, Ajayi Boroffice, said the intent behind Nigeria’s decision to sign the agreement on July 7th,…

Senate President mourns Emir of Zazzau

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President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has expressed his condolences with the people of Zazzau Emirate, over the passing of their highly referred Emir, Alhaji Shehu Idris. Lawan also commiserated with the entire people and government of Kaduna State on the death of one the highest ranking and respected traditional rulers in Nigeria. “During his long reign, the departed Emir applied his wisdom and prestige to enhance peace and transformational development in Zazzau Emirate. “He will continue to be remembered for his dignity, integrity and boundless love for his people…

Traditional rulers should be given constitutional roles to tackle insecurity, says Lawan

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President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, on Wednesday said that for Nigeria to surmount security challenges confronting it, traditional rulers in the country should be given specific roles to be enshrined in the Constitution. Lawan stated this in a welcome address delivered when a visiting delegation from the Argungu Emirate paid a visit to his office at the National Assembly, Abuja. According to him, giving roles to traditional rulers would allow them support the efforts of government and security agencies in addressing the challenges of insecurity. “Traditional fathers have always…

Nigeria must strengthen local capacities to achieve economic growth – Lawan

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President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has said for Nigeria to experience exponential growth in the economy, efforts must be made to strengthen the country’s local capacities particularly against the backdrop of realities that are fallouts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Lawan made this known on Wednesday at the virtual opening of the Nigerian Content Summit jointly organised by the Senate Committee on Local Content and House of Representatives Committees on Content Development and Monitoring. According to the Senate President, the Summit which was the first of its kind as a…

Senate President condoles with Senator Wamakko over daughter’s death

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President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has commiserated with Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko over the death of his daughter, Sadiya. Lawan described the tragic death of Sadiya at a tender age as painful but urged Senator Wamakko to take solace in the fact that Allah gives and takes as He wills. “I share in your grief and pray that Allah will give you the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss. “I also commiserate with the government and people of Sokoto state who are mourning with you over the unfortunate incident…