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Nigerian Senate Achieves Impressive Legislative Milestones In One Year – Leader
The Senate leader, Bamidele Opeyemi, proudly announced that during President Godswill Akpabio’s tenure, they have successfully passed 25 legislations and 115 resolutions in just one year.
In a statement commemorating the one-year anniversary of the 10th National Assembly, Bamidele highlighted the Senate’s remarkable achievements and strategic collaborations over the past year.
Bamidele emphasized the vital role of the Parliament in nurturing and promoting representative democracy in Nigeria.
He stated that the Senate has been dedicated to positioning Nigeria for significant regional, sub-regional, and global leadership roles. Bamidele mentioned that the Senate has adopted a strategic partnership approach to foster resilient synergy with other branches of government, promoting a functional and viable federation.
“The Senate has introduced numerous bills, with a total of 477 bills presented since the start of the 10th Senate. Out of these, 25 bills have been successfully passed into law, accounting for 5.24% of the total bills introduced. The relatively low number of fully enacted legislations is due to the Senate’s commitment to addressing other vital national priorities as mandated by the Constitution,” he explained.
“In addition to the 25 fully enacted legislations, the Senate has reviewed 275 bills for the first time, with 135 bills awaiting first reading, 45 bills awaiting second reading, 43 bills at the committee stage, and three bills rejected on various grounds. While 13 bills originated from the executive arm, 464 bills were private member bills,” he added.
Bamidele further stated, “The Senate has also passed 115 resolutions, which have had far-reaching consequences for Nigeria’s economic development and the nation’s cohesion, growth, and stability. These resolutions were the result of motions of national importance sponsored by different Senators after thorough deliberation.” He also highlighted that the Senate successfully resolved 50 public petitions and confirmed 215 nominees for various political offices, including key appointments into the Federal Executive Council, the Central Bank of Nigeria, and the leadership of the Nigeria Armed Forces, among others.
“These confirmations have played a crucial role in forming the national government and addressing critical issues of national interest,” he emphasized.
Bamidele expressed his confidence in Nigeria’s current stability and the promising future that lies ahead. He called upon the citizens to support the government at all levels in building a strong economy and an equitable federation that caters to the aspirations of all its constituents.
“Looking ahead, the Senate will focus on developing legal frameworks to stabilize the fiscal and monetary spaces, prioritize security, address consumer price inflation, and create a more functional governance structure. The ongoing review of the 1999 Constitution is part of the Senate’s efforts to establish a more efficient and responsive governance structure in various sectors,” he revealed.
Bamidele expressed his optimism for Nigeria’s brighter and more glorious future, urging collective support for the government’s endeavors to achieve national development.
A coalition of civil society organisations in Zamfara Central has publicly called on philanthropist Yazeed Danfulani to contest for the senatorial seat in the National Assembly in the 2027 elections, citing his extensive humanitarian contributions and commitment to community development.
In a statement released on Sunday, the group’s spokesperson, Nuraddeen Garba Gusau, emphasised that the growing support for Danfulani transcends mere political sentiment.
“This is about Yazeed Danfulani’s proven dedication to the welfare of our people, demonstrated consistently without ever holding elected office,” Gusau said.
Danfulani, a prominent figure in Zamfara Central, has earned widespread admiration for his charitable initiatives.
He has funded the education of numerous children, offering opportunities to those who previously faced bleak prospects.
” His generosity also extends to providing financial and material aid to the less fortunate, helping families meet their basic needs.”
He said “Beyond individual support, Danfulani has bolstered small-scale entrepreneurs by distributing cars, tricycles, and financial capital, enabling many to achieve self-reliance.
“His efforts have significantly improved livelihoods across the region. Additionally, as a key supporter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Zamfara, Danfulani has played a vital role in strengthening the party’s unity and presence in the state.
The coalition believes Danfulani’s track record as a private citizen is a testament to his potential as a legislator.
“His selfless contributions are merely a glimpse of what he could achieve with the authority to legislate and attract development at the national level,” Gusau added.
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Kaduna: Group calls EFCC, National Assembly, Kaduna state government’s intervention on alleged diversion of public funds
By Amos Tauna, Kaduna
The Executive Director of a non-governmental organization, Eagle Brain Youth Transformative and Development Initiative (EBYTDI), Mr Daniel Ejembi, has called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), the National Assembly and Kaduna state government to intervene on alleged hijacking of a federal constituency project intended for public schools in Dokan Mai Jama’a, Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
A statement issued by the Executive Director described the alleged diversion of the public resources to a private entity is a grave injustice to the children of Dokan Mai Jama’a.
According to him, “This diversion of public resources to a private entity is a grave injustice to the children of Dokan Mai Jama’a. We demand swift intervention by the Kaduna State Government, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), and the National Assembly to recover misused funds and prioritize education for all.”
The statement stated that investigation reveals that a federal project sponsored by Yakubu Umar Barde, former member representing Chikun/Kajuru Federal Constituency, was alleged to have been unlawfully diverted to Fatima Academy, a private school owned by Abdulhadi Abubakar.
Ejembi explained, “The project, initially earmarked for constructing a public school, was instead executed at Fatima Academy, which lacks registration with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC).”
He added that the contractor, Amrah Farms Nigeria Limited (RC-1523474), with directors including Abdulyekin Bello Tahir and Bello Halimat Sadiq, executed the project in violation of its original mandate, lamenting that public schools in Dokan Mai Jama’a faced severe deficits, including dilapidated classrooms, lack of sanitation facilities, and inadequate learning resources, exacerbating educational inequalities.
The Executive Director called for immediate probe into the alleged diversion of funds by relevant anti-corruption agencies and also called for urgent construction and renovation of classrooms, toilets, and perimeter fencing in the public schools.
He also appealed for the provision of desks, learning materials, and safe water systems for students and advised for legal action against unregistered institutions like Fatima Academy and accountability for involved parties.
Catholic Pontiff, Pope Francis, has died at the age of 88, the Vatican announced on Easter Monday morning.
Late Pope had been in and out of hospital in the last few weeks. He made a surprise appearance at the Easter Sunday service at Vatican on Sunday.
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