Tag: Senate President Ahmed Ibrahim Lawan

Buhari ‘ll remain the compass of APC beyond 2023 -Lawan

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President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has said that President Muhammadu Buhari will continue to provide leadership to the All Progressives Congress (APC) beyond 2023 after his exit from office. Lawan stated this in his remarks at the National Convention of the ruling party which held at the Eagle Square, Abuja, on Saturday. According to him, President Buhari’s ability to sustain unity within the party against all odds, positions him favorably as the “compass” needed to give direction to the party at all times. “Your Excellency, Mr. President, we can…

Senate President congratulates Senator Abdullahi Adamu,other elected APC National Officials

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The President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan has congratulated Senator Abdullahi Adamu on his emergence as the new National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress(APC).   Lawan says his victory at the just concluded National Convention of the party was a testimony to the tremendous respect that he enjoys across the polity for his integrity, experience and leadership capacity.   “I heartily congratulate His Excellency, Senator Abdullahi Adamu, on his emergence as the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) from the just concluded National Convention of our great…

CECPC: Lawan congratulates Gov Buni ,says Yobeans are proud of his achievements

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  The President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, said the people of Yobe State were extremely proud of Governor Mai Mala Buni for his achievements while he was chairman of the Caretaker/Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee(CECPC) of the All Progressives Congress(APC).   Governor Mai Mala Buni’s committee which was put in place in June 2020 to stabilise the party handed over in the early hours of Sunday to a newly inaugurated National Working Committee(NWC) during the national convention of the party.   In a congratulatory message on his success as CECPC…

We ‘ll do everything to protect Nigerians abroad,says Senate President

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The President of the Senate, Senator Ahmed Lawan has restated the Assembly’s commitment to the welfare and well-being of Nigerians living anywhere in the Diaspora. The Senate President stated this during the official presentation of a compendium entitled ” +600 Diaspora icons at 60″ by Hon Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission and Management Staff in Abuja. Lawan commended the doggedness, passion and determination of the NIDCOM boss in bringing diaspora issues to the front burner right from her days in the Parliament and now as Chairman/CEO, NIDCOM. On…

INTERNATIONAL YOUTH DAY : Senate charges Nigerian youths on food security.

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The Nigerian Senate has congratulated Nigerian Youth for their resilience in contributing to National Development coming on the heels of celebration of today, August 12 as International Youth Day, World over and particularly the 2021 edition of the programme. The theme of the International Youth Day 2021 is “Transforming Food Systems: Youth Innovation for Human and Plenary Health”. “The relevance of this year’s theme at this period in our national life and development efforts is huge and cannot be over emphasised; especially coming at the time of rising staple food…

NALDA trains 68 corps members, others as soil Doctors, extension service workers

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Sixty-eight Corps members were among the two hundred and sixty-nine pioneer graduates of a mass training of Soil Doctors and Extension Services Workers in the country. The training which was conducted by the National Agricultural Land Development Authority (NALDA) in collaboration with the Borno State Government is adjudged as another giant leap forward in the Federal Government’s efforts to boost agricultural production. The inclusion of the Corps members was part of the outcomes of an ongoing partnership between NYSC and NALDA aimed at ensuring success of the effort of the…

Gaps in 1999 Constitution festers insecurity – Senate President

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President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has said that certain gaps in the 1999 Constitution created by the exclusion of traditional institutions in the governance and security architecture of the country remains largely responsible for the deteriorating security situation in Nigeria. Lawan made the disclosure on Thursday when delivering a speech to declare open a meeting between the Senator Ovie Omo-Agege-led Constitution Review Committee and the National Council of Traditional Rulers in Abuja. According to Lawan, the worsening activities of insurgents, bandits and criminals have placed Nigeria in a dire…

Senate President Condoles With Channels Tv, Police On Loss Of Staff, DCP

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The President of the Senate, Senator Ahmad Lawan, has expressed profound sadness over the avoidable loss of lives in the violent clash of members of Islamic Movement in Nigeria with security agents deployed to maintain law and order in Abuja on Monday July 22. Senator Lawan expressed his condolences to the management of Channels Television on the tragic death of their reporter, Precious Owolabi, in the incident. The President of the Senate said it was tragic that a brilliant life and professional prospect was abruptly cut short in a manner…

We Will Break PIB Jinx — Senator Lawan

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0Senate President Ahmad Lawan has expressed confidence that the National Assembly will ensure the quick passage of Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) as part of total reform of the Nigerian oil and gas industry. Lawan made this known when he received the Chief Executive Officer of the Exxon- Mobil Group of Companies, Mr.Pul McGrath and management team of the company, who paid him a courtesy visit in Abuja. A statement by his Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Mohammed Isa quoted the Senate President saying, “several attempts have been made by…

Gov Sani-Bello Receives Senate President, Emphasizes Need For Close Ties Between States, National Assembly

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The Niger State Governor, Alhaji Abubakar Sani-Bello has stressed the need for state governments to work closely with the National Assembly for the growth and development of the country. Governor Sani Bello stated this when he received the Senate President, Ahmed Lawan at the State Lodge in Abuja on Friday. “Even though we are states, we need to work together for the interest of the country”, Governor Bello emphasized. According to him, the need for synergy between the states and government at the centre was imperative considering the wellbeing of the…