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Gbajabiamiala’s appointment as CoS ‘ll guaranteed harmonious relationship between Legislature and Executive – Lawan

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The President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has congratulated the Speaker of House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, on his new appointment as the Chief of Staff to the President.   The Senate President also congratulated Senators Ibrahim Hassan Hadejia and George Akume on their appointments as Deputy Chief of Staff to the President and Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) respectively.   Lawan described the three appointments as “most appropriate” and “putting round pegs in round holes.”   “I particularly congratulate my brother and partner, the…

Lawan mourns Media Mogul,Raymond Dokpesi

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The President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has expressed his grief over the death of media mogul, Dr Raymond Dokpesi.   Lawan described the death of founder of Africa Independent Television (AIT) and Raypower FM Radio as a great loss to the Nigerian polity and media industry in the light of his immense contributions to politics and the evolution of private media in Nigeria and Africa.   The Senate President said it is to the credit of Dokpesi that he established the first private television network in Nigeria, Africa’s first…

Children’s Day: Senate President celebrates Nigerian children,says they deserved special attention

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Children’s Day: Senate President celebrates Nigerian children,says they deserved special attention   The President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan has congratulated Nigerian Children on the occasion of this year’s Children’s Day.   Lawan noted that Children are important segment of the society who deserve special attention, protection and care.   The Senate President notes that meeting the needs and promoting the rights of children are an essential duty of family, community and government.   “I congratulate all Nigerian Children on this Day and rejoice with them as they celebrate it.…

How Ninth N’Assembly excels in lawmaking – Lawan

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The President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan has given account of how the Ninth National Assembly outperformed it’s predecessors. In a keynote address to formally declare open an induction programme for the members-elect of the incoming 10th National Assembly, Lawan said the Ninth Assembly had performed “exceedingly well” in terms of the number and quality of the bills introduced, passed and assented to. “As of July 2022, a total of 874 Bills were introduced in the Senate, out of which 162 were passed,” Lawan told members-elect of the 10th Assembly…

Eid-el-Fitr: Lawan felicitates Nigerian muslims

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The President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan has sent his felicitations to Muslims in Nigeria on the occasion of this year Eid-el-Fitr which signifies the glorious end of the Holy Month of Ramadan.   In his Sallah message, Lawan urged muslims to have faith that Allah has accepted their prayers and supplications made before and during this period.   He also urged them not to cease praying for wisdom for Nigeria’s leaders and for security, prosperity and peaceful transition for the country.   The text of Lawan’s message read:  …

Senate Presidency: Group Drums Support for Senate President, Ahmed Lawan’s Continuity

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By ABUBAKAR YUSUF.     For competence, efficiency, achievements, capacity and stability in the National Assembly, Senator Ahmed Ibrahim Lawan should continue as the next Senate President in the 10th Senate. Aside reverting and sustaining budget circle from January to December, strict budget implementation, budget debate and passage in the last four years deserve his wealth of experience to continue in the next Senate. Assembly watch charged with monitoring the activities of federal lawmakers led by Abraham Owoicho lauded the cordial relationship between the executive and the legislature in the…

Senate President mourns Ex Justice Minister,Prince Bola Ajibola

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The President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has condoled with the family of Prince Bola Ajibola over the loss of the octogenarian who passed on at midnight on Saturday.   Lawan described the late elder statesman as an erudite lawyer and international jurist who left bold imprints on the study and practice of Law both in and outside the shores of Nigeria.   The Senate President noted that as a former President of the Nigerian Bar Association(NBA), former Attorney-General and Minister of Justice and one time Judge of the International…

NASSLAF/NASS; While Silence is Not Golden. By Bala Mahdi.

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Two months to the end of the 9th Assembly spanned for 48 months, the lingering salary areas and allowances of legislative aides who are members of National Assembly Legislative Staff Forum NASSLAF seems a mirage , even with committed promises from the new Clerk to the National Assembly CNA, Sani Magaji Tambuwal with no obvious reactions.   Two months to the end of the 9th Assembly, with the last quarterly allocation in March after the arears was inculcated into the 2023 budget, payment seems not to be in sight towards…

EASTER: Senate President felicitates with Nigerian Christians

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The President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has sent his felicitations to Christians in Nigeria as they join their brethren across the world in remembrance of the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.   As they mark this great occasion of Easter, Lawan urged the faithful to reflect on the significance of the season.   The Senate President said just as they celebrate Easter for Jesus’ victory over death on the cross and his resurrection that rekindles the hope of eternal life, they should also pray for the peace and…