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  • NAPTIP seeks effective collaboration with Nasarawa Assembly to tackle trafficking, other human rights violations in the state

    NAPTIP seeks effective collaboration with Nasarawa Assembly to tackle trafficking, other human rights violations in the state

    Abel Leonard/ Lafia

    The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons ( NAPTIP) has solicited for the support of the  Nasarawa State House of Assembly to enable it succeed in tackling trafficking and other similar human rights violations in the state.

    Hajiya Saadatu Galadima,  Nasarawa State Commander NAPTIP  stated this when she paid a courtesy call on the Chairman, House Committee on Information, Hon. Mohammed Adamu  Omdefu today in Lafia.

    She said that the agency  was created in  2003  in order to tackle human trafficking in the country.

    “We are here to solicit for your support to enable the agency achieve its mandate of tackling human trafficking and other human related crimes in the country and the state in particular.

    “We are also here to seek for your partnership as collectively we will fight human crime in the state and the country at large.

    “We want to continue with this campaign  down to the grassroots in the interest of development of the state and the country at large’ ” she said.

    The commmader  has commended Gov Abdullahi Sule for supporting the activities of the agency and called  for its sustenance. 

    Responding, Hon Mohammed Adamu Omadefu ( APC- Keana),  the Chairman, House Committee on Information commended the agency’s boss for the visit and  assured of the House readiness to support the agency to succeed especially that she is the pioneer head of the agency in the state.

    “I want to assure you that we will do our best to support your agency to tackle human trafficking in the state.

    “As  recently, Nasarawa State House of Assembly has passed into law a Bill which prohibits all forms of violence against persons, provides maximum protection and effective remedies for victims.

    “We will support your agency to succeed,” he said.

    The Chairman has assured of continued commitment to tackle all forms of violence and crime against humanity in the state.

  • Development: We are ready, willing to give Gov. Sule all the necessary support, says Nasarawa Assembly

    Development: We are ready, willing to give Gov. Sule all the necessary support, says Nasarawa Assembly

    By Abel Leonard/ Lafia

    The Nasarawa State House of Assembly says that the House is ready and willing to give Gov. Abdullahi Sule all the necessary support to succeed in the interest of development of the state.

    Rt. Hon Ibrahim Balarabe Abdullahi, the Speaker of the House gave the assurance while speaking at a Training Workshop organised for Honourable members, management staff and committee Secretaries of the state assembly in Jos Plateau State.

    The workshop had its theme: International Public Sector Accounting Standards ( IPSAS): A Tool for Effective Legislative Oversight Function.

    The speaker has assured the people of the state of the assembly continued determination to pass resolutions and bills that would have direct bearing on the lives of the people of the state.

    Balarabe Abdullahi commanded Gov.Abdullahi Sule for approving the workshop, noting that it would go a long way in ensuring legislative effectiveness.

    ” It is the genuine desire of Gov. Abdullahi Sule to provide quality legislation for the overall development of the state, hence the need for his approval of this workshop without any delay.

    ” I cannot thank His Excellency, Engr. Abdullahi Sule enough because since his assumption into office, no any of our requests he ever turn down. We appreciate him for that.

    ” We will continue to speak with one voice, the voice of our people and the voice of development of Nasarawa State.

    ” This government is our government and we will do everything humanly possible to ensure that the governor succeed and when he succeeded, it will be better for all of us and for Nasarawa people.

    ” We are ready and always willing to give Gov.Abdullahi A.Sule all the necessary support to succeed,” he said.

    “We shall continue to work in peace,work in unity and work in partnership with His Excellency Governor Abdullahi Sule,we shall continue to give him all the necessary support to enable him succeed” He added.

  • Nasarawa Assembly condemns students protest at State Polytechnic, promises independent investigation

    Nasarawa Assembly condemns students protest at State Polytechnic, promises independent investigation

    By Abel Leonard/ Lafia

    The Nasarawa State House of Assembly, has condemned in its totality the students protest at Isa Mustapha Agwai Polytechnic, Lafia which led to destruction of properties in the institution.

    The House said that it would conduct an independent investigation into the immediate and remote causes of the protest and will recommend appropriate sanctions for perpetrators in order to avoid future re- occurrence.

    The Chairman, House Committee on information, Hon. Mohammed Adamu Omadefu stated this when he paid an assessment visit to the school on Friday.

    The lawmaker said his visit was a directive from the leadership of the House to meet with both the management and student leadership of the institution in order to hear from them.

    “The state assembly condemn in its totality the destruction of properties in this institution, whatever is the reason, the students took it too far, we expect them as leaders of tomorrow not to take the law into their hands.

    “I am directed by the Chairman, House Committee on Education under the instruction of Mr Speaker to visit the school, to meet with both the Rector and the leader of the student on this regard,” he said

    Adamu- Omadefu said that Gov. Abdullahi Sule’s administration is investing heavily in the education sector considering its importance to societal development.

    “Drawing His Excellency effort backward, honestly is totally unacceptable.

    ” The House will launch an independent investigation to know both the immediate and remote causes of the whole situation,” he added.

    The chairman restated the House continued determination to support the state government efforts toward improving on the standard of education in the state.

    Speaking separately, the Rector of the Institution, Dr. Justina Kotso and the President of Nasarawa State Student Association (NASSA) Comrade Alkamis Ladan, who narrated the entire situation to the lawmaker both condemned the destruction of the school properties, stressing that it is uncalled for.

    Recall that daybreak news report that students of Mustapha Agwai 1 polytechnic, Lafia, protested yesterday over additional #10, 0000 late registration fee added by the management of the school which led to the destruction of properties in the school environment.

  • SUBEB Scandal:  Revoke School Contracts, Nasarawa Assembly warned

    SUBEB Scandal:  Revoke School Contracts, Nasarawa Assembly warned

    By Abel Leonard/ Lafia

    The Nasarawa State House of Assembly has instructed the State Universal Basic Education Board, SUBEB to revoke the contract for the construction of two blocks of classroom and office at LGEA Primary School Sabon Gida, Kokona LGA and award it to a more competent contractor.
    The contract which is been handled by a contractor, Five and Seven Furniture, according to the house is to be revoke due to what it described as shoddy Job and lack of capability to deliver by the contractor.
    Chairman, House Committee on Education Science and Technology Hon. Daniel Ogazi gave the directive when the contractor and other defaulting contractors as well as management of SUBEB appeared before the committee in Lafia today.
    Hon. Ogazi noted that the invitation of the defaulting contractors followed the inspection visit by the committee to the sites of the ongoing SUBEB school projects across the state and the need to address the observations made by the committee.
    While revealing that right from the foundation, five and Seven Furniture has shown his inability to deliver quality job hence the need for the revocation to enable more competent contractor handle the job.
    While interacting with other contractors, Ogazi observed the default areas in their works and the need to put heads together with SUBEB to ensure that government is not short changed.
    He enjoined all contractors handling SUBEB projects in the state to adhere strictly to their contract specifications as the committee will not spare anyone found wanting.
    Responding, the SUBEB chairman Mohammed Musa Danazumi appreciated the committee noting that the inspection by the assembly is helping greatly as most of the contractors are siting up promising to ensure that all the observations made by the committee are fully implemented by the contractors.
  • Nasarawa Assembly receives state contributory health scheme report.

    Nasarawa Assembly receives state contributory health scheme report.

    By Abel Leonard/ lafia

    The Nasarawa State  House of Assembly, has received a report of the House Standing Committee on Health on a Bill for a Law to Establish the Nasarawa State Contributory Health Scheme ( 2020) and other Related Matters.
    The Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon Ibrahim Balarabe Abdullahi received the report after Hon Usman Labaran Shafa, the Chairman of the committee presented its report during the House proceedings today in Lafia.
    The speaker said that the bill was aimed at  providing affordable health care services to the people of the state.
    “I  will slate 16th of May, 2021 for deliberation of report on a Bill for a Law to Establish the Nasarawa State Contributory Health Scheme ( 2020) and other Related Matters,” he said.
  • LG election: Nasarawa Assembly summons NASIEC

    LG election: Nasarawa Assembly summons NASIEC

    Abel Leonard / lafia

    The Nasarawa State House of Assembly, has summoned the state Independent Electoral Commission ( NASIEC) to appear before the House Committee on NASIEC on Wednesday, 24th Feb., 2021. to furnish the House on its level of readiness and preparedness as well as the definite date for the conduct of local government council election in the state.

    This, the House said, was to ensure smooth transition from democratically elected council officials to democratically elected council officials in the interest of peace.

    Rt. Hon. Ibrahim Balarabe Abdullahi, the Speaker of the House gave the directive after Hon Daniel Ogazi( APC- Kokona East) , the Deputy Majority Leader of the House brought the issue under the Matters of public importance during the House proceedings in Lafia Monday.

    The Speaker said it is necessary and important for the state electoral body to brief the house on the definite date as people of the state are asking questions.

    “This is an important issue that have to do with our state, have to do with our people as local government election is key to the lives of our people.

    ” It is in view of this, that we are directing NASIEC to appear before the House standing committee on NASIEC on Wednesday, 24th February, 2021 by 10 am to brief the House on its preparedness on the conduct of the local government election in the state,” he said.

    Earlier, Hon Daniel Ogazi ( APC- Kokona East) while moving a motion to that effect called on his colleagues to support his motion to enable NASIEC to brief the House on the level of its preparedness towards the conduct of the local government council election in the state.

    “Local Government administration is the closest government to the people at the grassroots.

    ” We need to summon NASIEC to brief us on its level of preparedness and definite date for the conduct of the local government election in the state.

    ” This will enable us to feed our people at the grassroots as their representatives on when local government election in the state will be conducted,because people are asking questions,Ogazi said

    Hon Mohammed Ibrahim Muluku ( APC- Nassarawa Eggon East) supported Ogazi’s motion, adding that people at the grassroots would be happy to know the definite date for the conduct of the local government election in the state.

    On their parts, Hon Yakubu Azara ( APC- Awe South) , Hon David Maiyaki ( PDP- Karu/ Gitata) and Hon Musa Iyimoga( ZLP- Doma North) all spoke in favour on the need to summon NASIEC to brief the House on the conduct of the local government election in the state.

    They have supported their views by making a case to adequate plans made by the Independent National Electoral Commission ( INEC) for the conduct of the 2023 general election in the country which is well known to everybody.

    In the same vein, the House slated 10th May, 2021 for the passage into law a Bill for a Law to Establish Dalhatu Araf Specialist Hospital, Nasarawa State and for other Matters Related Thereto.

    The speaker slated the date after Hon Tanko Tunga ( APC- Awe North) , the Majoirty Leader of the House moved a motion for the adoption of the report of the House Standing Committee on Health on the bill which was seconded by Hon Danladi Jatau ( PDP- Kokona West) , the Minority Leader of the House.

    During the sitting, the Speaker also lauded Governor Abdullahi Sule for directing the state ministry of environment that carried out fumigation in the house to ensure safety of members, staff and visitors to the house.

  • Nasarawa Assembly mourns the death of speaker’s elder brother/retired FCT agency scribe

    Nasarawa Assembly mourns the death of speaker’s elder brother/retired FCT agency scribe

    Abel Leonard / Lafia

    The Nasarawa State House of Assembly, says it is mourning the death of Mallam Salihu Abdullahi, the elder brother to the speaker of the House, RT. Hon. Ibrahim Balarabe Abdullahi.

    This was contained in a statement issued and signed by the Chairman, House Committee on Information, Hon Mohammed Adamu Omadefu and made available to newsmen in Lafia today.

    The statement urged the speaker and the entire family to take solace in God as God gives life and take at will.

    ” We recieved the death of late Mallam Salihu Abdullahi, the elder brother to our leader, the RT. Hon Speaker with shock.

    ” On behalf of principal officers, Honourable members and staff of the Assembly, we sympathise with our speaker, RT.Hon Ibrahim Balarabe Abdullahi over the death of his elder brother, mallam Salihu Abdullahi.

    ” We urged our speaker and the entire family to see his demise as an act of God and accept it in good faith as well as continued to pray for the repose of his soul.

    ” May the soul of late Mallam Salihu Abdullahi rest in peace,” the statement said.

    Adamu Omadefu, who represents Keana constituency prayed God to forgive Mallam Salihu Abdullahi of his shortcomings and grant him eternal rest.

    It would be reported that Mallam Salihu Abdullahi died in the early hours of today, Wednesday 17th February, 2021 at the age of 68 at Specialist Hospital Gwagwalada FCT,Abuja as a result of brief illness.

    It would also be reported that until his death, he was a retired Secretary, FCT Agency for Science and Technology.

  • COVID-19: Nasarawa Assembly Complex to be fumigated for lawmakers, others safety

    COVID-19: Nasarawa Assembly Complex to be fumigated for lawmakers, others safety

    By Abel Leonard, Lafia

    The Nasarawa State House of Assembly, has urged Gov. Abdullahi Sule to direct the state Ministry of Environment to fumigate its complex including offices as part of measures to prevent the spread of second wave of Coronavirus in the state.

    This, the House said, was to ensure the safety of Honourable members, staff and other visitors coming into the assembly as members resumed sitting after seven (7)weeks of recess.

    Rt. Hon Ibrahim Balarabe Abdullahi, the Speaker of the House made the call after the Majority Leader of the House, Hon Umar Tanko Tunga (APC Awe North) moved a motion under matters of public importance to that effect during the House proceedings today in Lafia.

    The speaker said that the fumigation of the House would not only protect Honourable members and staff but would also protect their constituents and other members of the public when they visited the House.

    ” We are requesting His Excellency, Gov. Abdullahi Sule to direct the state Ministry of Environment to fumigate the House tommorow, Tuesday, February 16, 2021.

    ” This is to ensure our safety, the safety of the staff of the assembly and other visitors,” he said.

    The speaker assured of his continued commitment to operate an open door policy and an inclusive leadership for the overall development of the state.

    Earlier, Hon Tanko Tunga, the Majority Leader of the House while moving the motion on the need for the state government to fumigate the House said that it was necessary to enable members, staff and other visitors to remain safe due to the second wave of coronavirus as the house has fully resumed.

    ” I want to move a motion that this House should be adjourned to next week Monday so that the House should be fumigated.

    ” This will enable members, staff and other visitors to remain safe, ” he said.

    Hon Danladi Jatau, the Minority Leader of the House seconded the majority leader motion.

    The Minority leader said that the fumigation of the House was necessary due to the effect of COVID-19.

    Besides, the speaker appreciated members of the PDP in the House for their support and understanding when the House extended its recess by one week from February 8th, 2021 to February 15th, 2021 to enable APC lawmakers register and revalidate their party membership as well as ensure full mobilisation of their people for the exercise.

    ” We have been away for recess as our recess was characterised by events. One of them is APC revalidation registration and update exercise in which I directed members of APC to go to their various constituencies to register and revalidate their membership.

    ” I want to appreciate PDP members for their support and understanding over the extension of our recess.

    ” I want to assure members of PDP extraction that the same gesture will be extended to them when the need arises,” he said.

    It would be recalled that the House on December 22nd, 2020, went on recess for Christmas/ New Year celebration and is expected to resume on Monday, February 8th, 2021 before its recess was extended to February 15th, 2021 over APC Revalidation Registration and Update Exercise.

    It would be reported that the House today adjourned to next week, Monday, February 22nd, 2021 to enable the state government fumigate the House.

  • Nasarawa Assembly, Gov. Sule gets legal backing to reposition state health sector

    Nasarawa Assembly, Gov. Sule gets legal backing to reposition state health sector

    Nasarawa State House of Assembly, has taken a proactive steps to give Gov. Abdullahi Sule legal backing in his quest to transform the state health sector to international best standard and meet up with the health challenges of the people of the state.

    To this end, the House has put machinery in motion to pass into law six different executive bills by the state Governor to give legal backing to the state health institutions for effective service delivery as the bills has passed different stages of legislation at the floor of the House.

    Rt.Hon Ibrahim Balarabe Abdullahi, the speaker of the House stated this while presiding over the sitting in Lafia today.
    He said that the bills if finally passed into law would improve on the health status of the people of the state.
    ” The reports on a bill for a Bill for a Law for the Establishment  of the Nasarawa State Hospitals Management  Board, Law 2020 and for other Matters Connected Thereto is hereby adopted after deliberation.

    ” I will slate Tuesday,  December 22, 2020 for the third reading of the bill.
    ” Also, the reports on a bill for a law to Repeal and Re- Establish the Nasarawa State Primary Health Care Board and  for Other Matters Related Thereto is adopted.
    ” I will slate Tuesday, December 22, 2020 for the third reading of the bill, the speaker said.

    The speaker slated  Feb. 8, 2021 for the deliberation on a bill for a Law to Establish the Nasarawa State Drugs and Supplies Management Agency  and for Other Matters Connected Therewith after the presentation of the report by the House standing committee on Health chaired by Hon Usman Labaran Shafa(APC Toto/Gadabuke).

    The speaker also slated Feb. 9, 2021 for the deliberation on a bill for a Law to Establish Dalhatu Araf Specialist Hospital, Lafia and for Other Matters Related Thereto after the presentation of the report by the House standing committee on Health chaired by Hon Usman Labaran Shafa.

    Hon Usman Labaran Shafa, the Chairman, House Committee on Health while presenting the two health reports said that the bills if finally passed  would improve on the health sector through procuring quality drugs as well as  would enhance quality healthcare service at DASH, Lafia among other health  institutions in the state.

    Earlier, Hon Tanko Tunga, the Majority Leader of the House moved motions for the reports on the bills to be deliberated and adopted.
    Hon Danladi Jatau, the Minority Leader of the House seconded the motions.
    The House unanimously deliberated and adopted the reports.

  • Nasarawa Assembly passes N20.2bn 2020 Supplementary budget into law.

    Nasarawa Assembly passes N20.2bn 2020 Supplementary budget into law.

    By Abel Leonard/lafia

    The Nasarawa State House of Assembly, has passed the 2020 supplementary budget of N20.2billion into law as sent to the House  by Gov. Abdullahi Sule.

    Rt. Hon. Ibrahim Balarabe-Abdullahi, the Speaker of the House  announced the passage of the 2020 supplementary appropriation bill into law after bill scale third reading during the House proceedings in Lafia today.

    Balarabe Abdullahi said that the speedy passage of the bill was to enable the state government address some challenges and was due to the effects of COVID19 pandemic on the economy.

    ” A Bill for a Law to Issue Out of the Consolidated Revenue Fund of the State ( Supplementary Appropriation Bill) the sum of N20, 203, 376, 300 only for the Services of Nasarawa State Government for the period of two months, commencing 1st November,  2020 and ending 31st December, 2020 scale third reading and passed into law,” the speaker said

    Balarabe Abdullahi appreciated his colleagues for their support in giving the 2020 supplementary bill speedy passage.

    ” I appreciate your commitment and I appreciate your passion for the development of the state.

    ” I sincerely thank you all, ” he said.

    The speaker directed the clerk to the House to produce a clean copy of the bill to the governor for his assent.

    Earlier, Hon Tanko Tunga, the Majority Leader of the House moved a motion for the 2020 supplementary bill to scale third reading. 

    Hon Luka Iliya Zhekaba, the Deputy Minority Leader of the House seconded the motion for the bill to scale third reading. 

    The House unanimously passed the budget into third reading .

    It would be recalled that on Nov. 11, 2020 Gov. Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State, has presented N20.2billion 2020 supplementary budget to the state House of Assembly for consideration and approval.

    The Sum of N14,816,626,602b is for recurrent expenditure while N5,386,719,300b is for capital expenditure.

    It would be recalled that on July 20, 2020, Gov. Abdullahi Sule has presented a revised 2020 budget of N62.96billion to the state house of assembly for consideration and approval.

    It would also be recalled  that on December 4, 2019, Gov. Abdullahi Sule has presented the 2020 budget proposal of N100.52 billion to the state House of Assembly for consideration and approval.