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  • Nasarawa Assembly passes 2 bills into second reading, receives report on supplementary budget

    Nasarawa Assembly passes 2 bills into second reading, receives report on supplementary budget

    Abel Leonard/ lafia


    The Nasarawa State House of Assembly has passed into second reading a Bill for a Law to Regulate the Operation of Commercial Motor Cycles and Tricycles and Other Related Matters in Nasarawa State.

    The House also passed for Second reading a Bill for a Law to Establish Nasarawa State Sports Development Fund and for Other Matters Connected Therewith. 

    Rt. Hon Ibrahim Balarabe Abdullahi, the Speaker of the House announced the passage of the two bill into second reading after Hon Tanko Tunga, the Majority leader of the House moved a motion for the two bills to scale second reading during the House proceedings in Lafia today.
    Balarabe Abdullahi said that the two Bill’s  if passed into law will regulate the activities of  commercial motor cycles and tricylces in the state as well as would boost sports development in the state.

    ” A Bill for a Law to Regulate the Operation of Commercial Motor Cycles and Tricycles and Other Related Matters in Nasarawa State scale second reading and I therefore commit the bill to the House committee on Works and Transport to work on it and report back to the House on 8th February,  2020.
    ” A  Bill for a Law to Establish Nasarawa State Sports Developmemt Fund and for Other Matters Connected Therewith passes second reading and I commit the bill to the House Committee on Youth and Sports to work on it and submit report to the House on February 9th  2020,” the speaker said. 

    Earlier, Hon Tanko Tunga, the majority leader of the House while giving the substance of the Bill for a Law to Regulate the Operation of Commercial Motor Cycles and Tricycles and Others Related Matters in Nasarawa State said that the bill if finally passed into law would regulate the activities of motor cycles and tricycles operators in the state
    Tunga said that a Bill for a Law to Establish Nasarawa State Sports Developmemt Fund and for Other Matters Connected Therewith was to promote sports development in the state if finally passed into law.

    Hon Danladi Jatau, the Minority Leader of the House seconded the motion for the two bills to scale second reading.
    He said that the bills would boost development across the state.
    The House unanimously passed the the two bills into second reading.
    Meantime,  the House also received  N20.2billion 2020 supplementary budget report from the House committee on Finance and Appropriation.

    Hon Mohammed Okpoku, the Acting Chairman of the Committee presented the committee’s reports to the House.
    Okpoku said that the supplementary Appropriation bill was necessary due to the effects of COVID19 pandemic on the economy.

  • Nasarawa Assembly demands justice over killing of State APC chairman.

    Nasarawa Assembly demands justice over killing of State APC chairman.

    By Abel Leonard/ lafia


    The Nasarawa State House of Assembly, has called on the state government and security agents to intensify efforts in unravelling the killers of the state All Progressives Congress (APC) chairman , Mr Philip Shekwo.

    Rt. Hon.Ibrahm Balarabe-Abdullahi, the Speaker of the House made the demand after Hon Tanko Tunga, the Majoriy Leader of the House moved a motion under the matters of public interest on the death of Shekwo  during the House proceedings in Lafia today.

    He said that unravelling and punishing the perpetrators of the evil act would serve as deterrent to others and would ensure peace in the state.

    ” The resolution of this House  is to the effect that members advised His Excellency, Gov. Abdullahi Sule to direct the security agents to work hard to unravel the perpetrators of this act to face justice.

    “Security agents are to intensify efforts to protect lives and property  of the citizens.” Government should provide adequate support to the security agents to effectively protect lives and property, ” he said.
    According to him, our state APC chairman is a man of peace, is an easy going man  and this is one death to many.

    ” We have lost a leader in the state and may his soul rest in perfect peace,” the speaker said.
    The speaker directed the clerk to the House to produce a clean copy of the House resolution to the governor for his further necessary action.

    Earlier, Hon Tanko Tunga, the Majority Leader of the House while moving a motion under the Matters of public interest said that it is inhuman and ungodly for someone to take another’s life.

    “It is ungodly and godless to take the life of another person. Security operatives are around, government are doing their best  in protecting lives and property
    ” And it is not that government are not doing anything but this is the sign of end time, I am calling on perpetrators of the act to repent and change for the better,” he said.
    Hon Danladi Jatau, the Minority Leader of the House supported the majority leader’s motion and urged government to put more efforts to protect lives and property.

    ” It was unfortunate that we received the news of the death of the APC chairman with shock.
    ” Government are doing their best in the area of security  but a lot need to be done towards protecting the lives and property of the people across the state,” he said.
    Others members who contributed Hon Mohammed Okpoku,Hon David Maiyaki and Hon Labaran Shafa threw their weights behind the submissions earlier made and called on government to give more support to National Orientation Agency to do more in sensitizing people on morality to guide the younger generation against negative acts.

    The House unanimously passed a resolution advising the state government to direct  the security agents to put more efforts in addressing the security challenges facing the state.

    Shortly after the sitting,the Speaker led other members to paid a condolence visit to the deceased family where they were received by the deceased deputy Aliyu Barde, Yarus Dagusa and the deceased wife Larai Philip Shekwo.

    It would be recalled hat on Nov. 21, 2020, the Nasarawa State Chairman of APC, Mr. Philip Shekwo was reportedly abducted from his residence in Lafia, the state capital,  and found dead on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020.  

  • Gov. Sule presents N 112.92bn 2021 budget to Nasarawa Assembly

    Gov. Sule presents N 112.92bn 2021 budget to Nasarawa Assembly

    Abel Leonard/Lafia

    Gov. Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State, on Tuesday, presented the 2021 budget proposal of N112. 92 billion to the state House of Assembly for consideration and approval.
    The Speaker, RT. Hon. Ibrahim Balarabe-Abdullahi, who received the budget after Sule’s presentation assured the state government of speedy passage of the budget for the overall development of the state.
    Sule, who tagged the budget as “Budget of Economic Recuperation”  said that it was in compliance with section 121(1) of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended). The governor said that his administration’s policy  is anchored on transparency, accountability and prudence management of  lean resources.
    ” The total expenditure outlay of the 2021 estimate is in the sum of One Hundred and Twelve Billion, Nine Hundred and Twenty-three Million, One Hundred and Seventy-four Thousand, Five Hundred and Forty-three Naira (N112,923,174,543) only.
    ” A total of Fifty-one Billion, Fifty Million, Four Hundred and Fifty-six Thousand, Eight Hundred and Seventeen Naira (N51,050,456,817) only representing 45.21% of the budget is earmarked for Non-debt Recurrent Expenditure which consist of both personnel and overhead costs.
    ” The sum of Fifty-four Billion, Eight Hundred and Fifty-four Million, Nine Hundred and Eighty-five Thousand, Six Hundred and Ninety-five Naira (N54,854,985,695) only representing 48.58% of the total budget is earmarked as Capital Expenditure for the year 2021.

    ” Similarly, the sum of Seven Billion, Seventeen Million, Seven Hundred and Thirty-two Thousand, Thirty-one Naira (N7,017,732,031) has been allocated to Consolidated Revenue Fund Charges for debt servicing, pension and gratuity.  This represents 6.21% of the total budget.
    According to the governor, the budget framework shows an increase of N4,478,368,930) only over and above the Fiscal Year 2020 original budget estimate translating to 4.13% increase. 
    The governor outlined the 2021 appropriation bill major  sectoral allocation as follows- Infrastructure -N19.6 billion (17.36%), Education/Science & ICT-N35.4 billion (31.35%)Governance/Security&General Administration-N14.3 billion (12.66%),Legislation-N2.7 billion (2.39%),Law & Justice-N3.8 billion (3.37%), Finance/Investment/Trade-N5.7 billion (5.05%) and Health-N11.4 billion (10.10%).

    The governor urged the members to give the budget speedy passage to enable the state government  complete ongoing projects as well as executes other new developmental projects across the state.
    He assured the assembly of full implementation of the budget if finally passed into law for the overall development of the state.
    Responding, the Speaker of the House, RT. Hon Ibrahim Balarabe Abdullahi, assured the state government of speedy passage of the budget.

    He has also saluted the governor for his efforts in addressing the security challenges facing  the state.
    Balarabe-Abdullahi also assured the governor for an effective collaboration in order to bring the much needed dividends of democracy to the people of the state.
    It would  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.

    Governor Sule, who tagged it as “Budget of Inclusive Development”, said that it was anchored on his administration’s policy of transparency, accountability and prudence.

    Meantime, a Bill for a Law to Establish the Nasarawa State Motor Vehicle Administration and Traffic Management Agency and other Matters Related Thereto scaled second reading during the House Proceeedings.
    Hon Tanko Tunga, the Majority Leader of the House moved a motion for the bill to scale second reading and it was seconded by Hon Danladi Jatau, the Minority Leader of the House. .
    The speaker committed  the bill to the House Committee on Work to work on it and report back on 22nd December, 2020.

  • Health: Nasarawa Assembly, State govt. partners to boost man power development

    Health: Nasarawa Assembly, State govt. partners to boost man power development

    Abel Leonard/ lafia
    Nasarawa State House of Assembly Committee on Health, has assured the state government of effective collaboration in order to boost health man power development for effective service delivery and the overall development of the state. 
    Chairman, House Committee on Health, Hon. Usman Labaran Shafa and member representing Toto/Gadabuke Constituency made this known when he led other members of the committee on an oversight visit to the College of Health, Science and Technology, Keffi on  Monday.
    Labaran Shafa said that effective synergy with the state government would not only boost man power development but would also address the health challenges being faced by the people in the state.
     ” We will ensure effective partnership for man power development and to ensure efficient and quality healthcare services delivery in the state, ” he said.
    He said that the oversight function was to evaluate the performance of the College’s 2020 budget and to identify area of intervention ahead of the presentation of 2021 budget.
    ” The visit is to get first hand information on the 2020 budget performance of the college.
    ” As this will assist the committee on how to work on the 2021 budget when presented by His Excellency Engineer A A Sule,” he said.
    Labaran Shafa  commended the management of the college for its effort towards repositioning the school to compete favourably with other similar institutions in the country.
    The chairman advised the management of the institution to take issue of staff welfare with all seriousness it deserves in order to boost productivity.
    He congratulated the management and staff of the college for the upgrade of the school from College of Health to College of Health, Science and Technology, Keffi.
    Earlier,  the Provost of the College, Suleiman Muhammad appreciated Gov. Abdullahi Sule and members of the state legislature for giving adequate attention to the institution and called for its sustenance. 
    He expressed satisfaction the governor has approved the relocation of the college to a more befitting place, noting that if such is done it will go a long way in giving the institution more lifeline. 
    He however,  enumerated challenges of the college to include shortage of  man power, inadequate funding, operational vehicles and laboratory equipment among others.
    It would be reported that members were conducted round the Girls Child Community Center that was constructed by the Nasarawa State Universal Basic Education Board and handed over to the college for use.

  • Nasarawa Assembly to pass investment bill next week to fast track Gov. Sule’s industrialisation policy.

    Nasarawa Assembly to pass investment bill next week to fast track Gov. Sule’s industrialisation policy.

    Abel Leonard/lafia

    Members of the Nasarawa State House of Assembly, has unanimously agreed to give one  hundred per cent support to the industrialisation  policy of Gov. Abdullahi Sule in order to boost the state socio economic activities and improve the standard of living of citizens.
    To this end  the House has fixed Monday next week to pass into law ” A Bill for a Law to Establish the Nasarawa State Investment and Development Agency Charged with  the Responsibility Among Other Things to Promote , Facilitate and Coordinate Investment in the State and  Other Related Matters.
    The Speaker, RT.Hon Ibrahim Balarabe Abdullahi, stated this after members deliberated on report of the House Standing Committee on Capital Market, Commerce and Industries on  A Bill for Law a to Establish the Nasarawa State Investment and Development Agency Charged with  the Responsibility Among Other Things to Promote , Facilitate and Coordinate Investment in the State and  Other Related Matters.
    The House leader, Hon Tanko Tunga, who led the debate appealed to his colleagues to give their necessary support and adopt  the recommendations of the bill.
    Tunga’s motion was seconded by the Minority Leader, Hon Danladi Jatau (PDP-Kokona West) and members unanimously  adopted the report.
    The Speaker, Ibrahim Balarabe Abdullahi, who commended members for their zeal to support Gov Sule to succeed and  their quest to give the people of the state adequate representation said the bill if finally passed will improve on the lives of the people.
    ‘ This bill if finally passed into law will boost  the  state socioeconomic  activities,attract more investors, improve IGR and will as well improve on the standard of living of the people of the state ‘he said.
    The speaker slated Monday, September  21, 2020.for the third reading of the bill and its passage.

  • Nasarawa Assembly: Rape bill passes second reading.

    Nasarawa Assembly: Rape bill passes second reading.

    By Abel Leonard / lafia
    The Nasarawa State House of Assembly, has passed into second reading a Bill for a Law to Enact the Nasarawa State Gender Based Violence (Prohibition) Law and other Matters Connected Therewith.

    RT. Hon Nehemiah Tsentse Dandaura, the Deputy Speaker of the House announced the passage of the bill after the sponsor of the bill  RT.Hon Ibrahim Balarabe Abdullahi, the Speaker of the House presented the bill during the House proceedings in Lafia today.

    The deputy speaker committed the bill to the House Committee on judiciary and Women Affairs to work on the bill and report back in the next four weeks.

    Earlier, Rt.Hon Ibrahim Balarabe Abdullahi, the Speaker of the House while  presenting the substance of the bill said that the rampant cases of rape in the state and Nigeria is worrisome, hence the need of his decision to sponsor the bill.

    “For sometimes now, Nasaawa State have been in the news due to cases of rape.

    “In the last couple of months, Nasarawa State has recorded over 40 cases of rape. 

    “The most painful one was a case of a three months  baby in Adoge in Lafia Local government  Area of the state.

    “And the second one was a case where 85 years woman was allegedly rape in Awe Local Government  Area of the state.

    “Recently, we have received  delegations from FOMWAN and first lady of the state. Their visits was in respect to campaign  against rape.

    “And we promised them that the House will come up with a law that will provide a stiffer penalties against those perpetrating the act to serve as deterrent to others, hence the need of the bill.

    “This is because we cannot sit down here and fold our hands watching our mothers and girls being rape, ” Balarabe Abdullahi said.

    Hon Tanko Tunga, the Majority Leader of the House seconded the motion for the passage of the  bill into second reading.
     most of the members who contributed during the sitting  lauded the speaker for sponsoring the bill.

    They have added that the bill if finally passed into law would address the issue on all violence against human and with Stiffer penalties.

  • Undermining Committee’s power: Nasarawa Assembly summons Gov. Sule’s aide.

    Undermining Committee’s power: Nasarawa Assembly summons Gov. Sule’s aide.

    By Abel Leonard/lafia
    Nasarawa State House of Assembly, has summoned Arc. Stanley Buba, the Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to Gov. Abdullahi Sule on Development Control to appear on Wednesday, September 9, 2020 by 10am at the chamber of the House.

    This, the assembly said was to give the SSA fair hearing on the leadership crisis between him and the Managing Director of the State Urban Development Board(NUDB), Adamu Sule Mohammed.

    Rt. Hon Ibrahim Balarabe-Abdullahi, issued the summon after Hon Suleiman Adamu, Chairman, House Committee on NUDB raised the issue under the matters of Public importance during the House Proceedings in Lafia today.

    Balarabe Abdullahi said that the invitation extended to the SSA was to enable him explain to the House on why he undermined the resolutions passed by the House Committee on NUDB over the leadership crisis facing the board.

    ” I want to commend Hon Suleiman Azara for bringing this matters of Public Importance and Honourable members for your positive contributions on this matter.

    ” We are all aware that NUDB is a creation of this House and by law. We cannot sit to allow any person or group of persons undermine the power of this House.

    ” We are summoning the SSA to appear before this House on Wednesday, September 9, 2020 by 10am.

    ” This is to enable him provide the House or give some clarifications and information on allegation raised by Hon members against him.

    ” It will also give him the opportunity to express himself on the leadership crisis, he may have some vital information to give us we may not know” the speaker said.

    The speaker directed the clerk to the House to communicate the House resolution to the SSA on or before the closing Hours of today.

    Earlier, the Chairman, House Committee on NUDB, Hon Suleiman Yakubu Azara (APC-Awe-South) while raising this issue said that the SSA is undermining the power of the committee over the leadership crisis between him and the Managing Director (MD) of the Board.

    Azara said that the leadership crisis between the two senior officers of the board is affecting the development of the board and the state negatively, hence the need of the committee’s intervention.

    ” When we invited the affected officials, they both explained their sides of their powers and we have taken a position based on the law that established the NUDB.

    ” unfortunately, the SSA proved to the committee that he is more powerful than the committee.

    ” It is in view of this that I am raising this matter on the need for the House to intervene in order to avert future re occurrence, “he said .

    Hon Daniel Ogazi (APC- Kokona East) , the Deputy Majority Leader of the House seconded the motion on the need for the House to invite the SSA on why he is undermining the power of the committee.

    ” The responsibilities of the SSA is purely advisory. The MD is the head of the board. The SSA should appear before the House to explain why he is taking the responsibilities of the MD and the board.

    Also speaking Hon David Maiyaki (PDP- Karu/Gitata), Dr Peter Akwe (PDP- Obi 1, and Mohammed Omadefu (APC-Keana) all supported the motion on the need for the SSA to appear before the House to explain his action.

    They said that the law establishing NUDB is clear, adding that the Managing Director is the Chief Accounting Officer of the Board while the SSA can only play an advisory role to the governor and management of the board.

    It would be recalled that on Sept.1, the state House of Assembly Committee on NUDB headed by , Hon Suleiman Azara (APC-Awe-South) resolved the leadership crisis in the Urban Development Board (NUDB) between the board’s Managing Director (MD),Town Planner Adamu Sule Mohammed and Arc Stanley Buba, Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to Gov. Abdullahi Sule on Development Control.

    According to the committee, the law establishing NUDB in the state is clear, the MD is the head of the board.

    ” In the interest of peace, the SSA should take charge of the board’s activities in western zone especially, zonal office in Karu and all approval in the zonal offices should be granted by the MD, ” the resolution of the committee read in part,”.

  • Nasarawa Assembly Assures NUJ of continuous partnership

    Nasarawa Assembly Assures NUJ of continuous partnership

    The Nasarawa State House of Assembly, has assured the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Nasarawa state Chapter of continued partnership in order to bring speedy development to the state and the country at large.

    Rt. Hon Ibrahim Balarabe Abdullahi, the Speaker of the House made this know while playing host to members of NUJ, Nasarawa State Chapter at Assembly complex in Lafia today.

    He said that effective synergy with journalists in the state would not only bring development to the state but would also ensure peace and unity in the state.

    The speaker tasked journalists on balanced reportage for development to thrive.

    ” We are in deed honour and we appreciate the recognition and support given to this Honourable House by members of NUJ.

    “As we are quiet aware of the role of the media in strengthening democracy. We are ready to partner with you in order to take Nasarawa State and the country to the greater height, ” he said.

    Balarabe Abdullahi attributed his success in the House to the support given to him by all the honorable members.

    ” The secret of my success is humbleness, sincerity, God fearing and commitment to duties, ” he said.

    Earlier, Comrade Salihu Mohammed Alkali, the Chairman of NUJ said that the visit was to familiarise themselves with members of the House as newly executive council members.

    ” You are the best speaker as you have passed the highest number of bills during the 5th assembly and in this six assembly, in one year you have passed 15 bills which is among the highest in the country.

    ” You have also empowered your constituents positively, ” he said.

    The chairman urged the state lawmakers to patronage the Press centre while assuring of adequate publicity to the activities of the House at all times.

  • Suspended council boss gets pardon as Nasarawa assembly warns public servants against abuse of office.

    Suspended council boss gets pardon as Nasarawa assembly warns public servants against abuse of office.

    By Abel Leonard /lafia

    The Nasarawa State House of Assembly, has pardoned the suspended chairman of Nasarawa Local Government council, Alhaji Mohammed Sani-Ottos over act of insubordination and abuse of office.

    The House, also pardoned the Deputy Chairman, Karu Local Government Council, Lawal Yakubu-Karshi for the same offence.

    Rt. Hon Ibrahim Balarabe-Abdullahi, the Speaker of the House announced this after the House deliberated on a report of the Ad-hoc Committee to Investigate an Act of Insubordination by the Executive Chairman of Nasarawa Local Government and the Deputy Chairman of Karu Local government council during the House proceedings in Lafia today.

    The speaker said that the pardoning of the two local government officials by the House followed their acceptance of the offence and apologies when they appeared before the Seven- Man investigative committee on their alleged act of insubordination.

    According to the speaker, the House warned the council officials against pay back time , as the house will monitor them Keenly to ensure that they did not victimise anyone especially among their council members and other opposite supporters.

    ” What we have done is to correct the wrongs and to respect the system not aimed at tempering with any democratic sitting. It is to serve as deterrent to others,” he said

    ” The House recommended to the effects that in view of the apology tendered as outright assurances of their utmost loyalty to the Government, the suspended Chairman of Nasarawa LGC, Hon Mohammed Sani Ottos and Deputy Chairman of Karu LGC, Hon Lawal Yakubu Karshi be pardoned and their suspension be lifted.

    ” To err is humane and to forgive is divine”.

    ” That the said suspended Local government officials be directed to tender a written apology to Government of Nasarawa State.

    ” That all public servants in the state be cautioned against any act of insubordination

    “That the suspended Local government officials should be asked to resume forthwith, ” he said

    Leading the debate on the report,the house leader Umar Tanko Tunga commended the committee for a job well done and backed the committee’s recommendations and reasons why the affected officials should be forgiven and all the members who spoke took same position.

    It would be recalled that on Aug.10, the Nasarawa State House of Assembly has suspended the affected local government officials over insubordination and abuse of office.

    The Speaker, then set up a seven man committee to investigate the two affected local government officials.

    ” The members of the committee are Dr. Peter Akwe to serve as Chairman of the committee, Barrister Mohammed Alkali is the Deputy Chairman of the committee while other members of the committee are, Mohammed Omadefu, Mohammed Agah Muluku, Aliyu Dogara, Danladi Jatau while the Deputy Clerk of the House Ibrahim Musa is the Secretary of the Committee.

  • Alleged insubordination: Suspended council chairman, Deputy Begs Nasarawa Assembly.

    Alleged insubordination: Suspended council chairman, Deputy Begs Nasarawa Assembly.

    By Abel Leonard /lafia

    The suspended Executive Chairman of Nasarawa Local Government Council, Alhaji Mohammed Sani Ottos has apologized to the Nasarawa State House of Assembly for his involvement at a court case in Akwanga Aug.7,2020 between the former Secretary to the Government of the state (SSG), Alhaji Aliyu Tijani Ahmed against the Nasarawa State Government.

    Similarly,the suspended Deputy Chairman, Karu Local Government council, Lawal Yakubu Karshi has also apologised to members of the state assembly for the same offence.

    The two suspended local government officials made their apologies today in lafia when they appeared before Nasarawa State House of Assembly committee investigating the alleged act of insubordination leveled against them.

    They duo assured the State Assembly of their loyalty to the state government and the entire structure of this administration.

    They have also pledged to continue to be law abiding, respect the oaths of allegiance that they have taken and uphold the integrity of the government at all times.

    While answering questions before the committee, the suspended Nasarawa Local Government boss Mohammed Ottos said, ” Yes, I was in court on the 7th of this month and it is a gross misconduct .

    ” And I did not went there to undermine the Nasarawa State government and the Assembly.

    ” I made a mistake, please forgive me for the mistake I made.

    ” I want to assure you that I will continue to be law abiding, loyal to the government and uphold the integrity of the government, ” Sani- Ottos said.

    The suspended Deputy Chairman, Karu Local Government council, Lawal Yakubu Karshi while apologizing before the committee also pledged his loyalty to the Nasarawa State government and the House.

    ” Yes, I was at the court. My presence at the court is an act of insubordination. I plead for forgiveness, ” he said.

    Earlier, Dr. Ibrahim Peter Akwe (PDP-Obi 1), the Chairman of the Seven- Man investigative committee said that they have decided to invite the suspended council officials in order to give them fair hearing on the allegation of insubordination leveled against them.

    ” The aim is not to witch hunt anybody but is to give the suspended council officials fair hearing on the allegation leveled against them.

    ” Our major assignment is to correct some abnormalities if found in the interest of peace and for the overall development of our state, ” he said.

    The chairman assured the suspended council officials that the committee will sit down, deliberate and submit reports to the assembly appropriately.

    It will be recalled that on Aug.10, 2020, the Nasarawa State House of Assembly has suspended the affected local government officials over insubordination and abuse of office.

    ” The members of the committee are Dr. Peter Akwe to serve as Chairman of the committee, Barrister Mohammed Alkali is the Deputy Chairman of the committee while other members of the committee are Hon Mohammed Omadefu, Hon Mohammed Agah Muluku, Hon Aliyu Dogara, Hon Danladi Jatau while the Deputy Clerk of the House Ibrahim Musa is the secretary.