Tag: Senate President Ahmed Ibrahim Lawan

Senate President celebrates Yobe Governor, Mai Mala Buni @55

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The President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan has felicitated the Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni on the occasion of his 55th birthday.   Lawan applauded Governor Buni for living a life of service for his people and for promoting good governance in his state.   “It is with utmost pleasure that I congratulate my friend and brother, His Excellency, Mai Mala Buni, the Executive Governor of Yobe State, on his 55th birthday.   “I heartily share the joy of the occasion with members of his family, his friends across…

APC lawmakers committed to Tinubu/Shettima victory- Lawan

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The Senate President, Ahmad Lawan said on Tuesday that the All Progressives Congress(APC) lawmakers across the country are totally committed to ensure victory for the party at the 2023 Presidential poll.   Lawan gave the assurance in Jos at the flag off of the APC Presidential Campaign which was also attended by President Muhammadu Buhari.   The Senate President delivered a goodwill message on behalf of the APC lawmakers both at the National Assembly and State Houses of Assembly.   “Distinguished Senators and members of the House of Representatives have…

Senate President seeks Federal govt support for livestock business

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The President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan has made a strong case for those engaged in livestock business to be assisted by the Federal government.   Lawan made the appeal at the weekend during the flag off of the Free Mass Animal Vaccination which he sponsors every year, since 2018, for his constituents in Yobe North Senatorial District, Yobe State.   This year flag off ceremony held on Saturday at Jajuwa in Jakusko Local Government Area.   In his remarks at the flag off ceremony, the Senate President said: “It…

Senate President loses media aide, Mohammed Isa

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The office of the President of the Senate has announced with deep regret the death of the Special Assistant on Media to the Senate President, Mohammed Abdulkadir Isa. Mohammed Isa died on Friday evening while undergoing treatment for injuries he sustained in a motor accident on Sunday along the Minna-Suleja road, in Niger State. His remains will be buried this afternoon in Funtua, Katsina State in accordance with Islamic rites. The President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, expressed sadness over the tragic death of Isa. Lawan described Isa’s death as…

Lawan declares open public hearing on enabling Bill for Educational Planning Institute

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The President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan on Thursday declared open a public hearing on a bill to back up the establishment of the National Institute for Educational Planning and Administration(NIEPA), Ondo, Ondo State. The Institute was established in 1992 by the Federal Ministry of Education in collaboration with UNESCO/International Institute for Educational Planning(IIEP) as a Staff College for Planners and Managers in the Nigeria education sector and West Africa sub-region. Declaring the public hearing open, the Senate President said: “This is an opportunity for us to ensure that we…

Lawan lauds NILDS for delivering on core mandate

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The President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan has applauded the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies(NILDS) for delivering on its core mandate in the last six years of it’s existence. Lawan made the remarks in Abuja on Monday at the 2022 Convocation ceremony of the Post Graduate and Higher National Diploma programmes of NILDS. The institute is an affiliate of University of Benin. The Senate President who is also the Chairman, Governing Council of NILDS said “it is remarkable that a relatively young programme such as the NILDS-UNIBEN postgraduate…

Senate President condoles with Senator David Mark over son’s death

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The President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan has sent his heartfelt condolences to former Senate President, David Mark over the death his son, Tunde Mark. Lawan condoled with members of his family and people of Benue state over the tragic loss. “My heartfelt sympathies to former Senate President, His Excellency, Senator David Mark and his family over the death of their son. “The tragic and untimely death of a loved one is always difficult to cope with but God has a divine way of comforting a broken heart. “I pray…

Lawan bags Award for Parliamentary Excellence

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The President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan was on Friday conferred with the “Distinguished Award for pailamentary Excellence.”   President Muhammadu Buhari presented the Award to him at the Nigeria Excellence Award in Public Service(NEAPS) ceremony held at the State House Conference Centre, Abuja. The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon.Femi Gbajabiamila was also conferred with the Distinguished Award for Parliamentary Excellence.   Both the Senate President and the Speaker were present at the event to receive their Awards. About 42 other Nigerians including former President Goodluck Jonathan,…

NASC gets Industrial Court Order to stop Parliamentary Staff strike Action.

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The National Assembly Service Commission NASC has approached the industrial court, Abuja division stopping the proposed strike by Parliamentary Staff Association of Nigeria PASAN from proceeding on strike as scheduled on Thursday, October 19, 2022.   In an enrollment order granted on the October 18 ‘Motion Exparte’ by industrial court and jointly signed by the presiding judge, I.S. Galadima and Registrar, Diana Agbenu Eko Esq, the commission prayed for the following orders and subsequently the judge adjourned the case to October 25, 2022.-   “An interim injunction restraining both parties,…

Senate President greets former Head of State,Yakubu Gowon @88

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The President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has sent his felicitations to former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon (rtd), on the occasion of his 88th birthday.   Lawan joined Nigerians from all walks of life in rejoicing with the elder statesman on this joyful occasion.   “I heartily felicitate our elder statesman, General Yakubu Gowon, as he turns 88-year old today.   “I join the Nigerian people in rejoicing with the great General for marking this occasion in good health, surrounded by many generations of his family.   “At…