Nasarawa Assembly Passed 59 Bills In 4 Years, Says Speaker

The Nasarawa State House of Assembly has passed 59 bills and 47 resolutions in the last four years.

This was disclosed by the speaker, Ibrahim Balarabe Abdullahi, during the 6th Assembly valedictory session in Lafia, yesterday.

According to him, the legislation was made up of 50 executive and 9 private member bills.

He said that the bills and resolutions passed have direct bearing on the lives of the people of the state.

“ The State House of Assembly has, within its four-years lifespan, passed a total of 59 bills made up of 50 Executive bills and 9 private member bills.

“ We have also passed 47 resolutions,” he said.

He noted that the achievements of the House and that of the state government were as a result of a good working relationship between the legislature and the executive arms in the state.

“ Hon. members, let me also in a very special way appreciate all of you for the wonderful co-operation which you gave me in the past four years,” he added.

The speaker appreciated Governor Abdullahi Sule for the support he has given to the House in the last four years.

“  I want to thank the state government for providing us with funds to actualize the goals, the hallowed chamber of the legislature was renovated and fitted with state -of- the art equipment. As it is, the State Assembly Chamber stands out as one of the best in the country.

“ The Office of the Speaker and the Executive Room were refurbished and equipped to meet daily administrative and legislative duties,” he said.

He also commended the traditional rulers across the state for working tirelessly to complement the efforts of the various arms of government to foster peace and harmony in their communities.

Abdullahi said that his administration has initiated deliberate policy of dialogue with the executive arm of government with the view of absorbing  casual staff working in the House into core civil service.

“ I am happy to note that the process of engaging them as permanent and pensionable employees have nearly been finalized following the approval of His Excellency.

“ I also want to add that the House under my watch has cleared all the wardrobe allowance due to staff of the legislature, “ he said.

Members during the valedictory session commended Balarabe for his leadership qualities and prayed to God to bless him abundantly.