Speakers, Deputies Emerge In States

Speakers and their deputies yesterday emerged in various states of the federation as the legislatures were inaugurated.

In Zamfara State, Hon. Bilyaminu Ismail from Zurmi West emerged as the speaker of the 7th Assembly.

The speakership position was zoned to the Zamfara North Senatorial District to balance the political equation as the governorship slot went to the Zamfara Central zone while Zamfara West got the deputy governorship slot.

Hon. Adamu Aliyu from Gumi 11 was elected deputy Speaker.

In Plateau State, a first-time lawmaker, Hon. Moses Sule (PDP) got the speakership office.

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Also, Joseph Bukar representing Shendam constituency (APC) nominated Gwattson Fom Dalyop of Jos South Constituency (PDP) as deputy speaker and was seconded by Dantong, (PDP), Riyom Constituency.

Sule appreciated his colleagues for choosing him to led them in the 10th Assembly and appealed for their cooperation to have a rancour-free assembly.

The member representing Udi North State Constituency Hon. Uche Ugwu was elected the speaker of the Assembly.

For the position of deputy speaker, Hon. Jane Eneh of Awgu North Constituency nominated Prince Ezenta Ezeani of Igboetiti West Constituency.

His nomination was seconded by Okey Mba of Nkanu East

Ezeani was declared the deputy speaker of the 8th Assembly by the clerk, Dr. Emma Udaya.