This is even as the Senate President, Dr. Ahmad Lawan, said that the National Toll-Free Emergency Bill presently before the National Assembly would establish a channel and put in place a structure to guarantee swift security response to Nigerians in times of emergencies.
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Lawan gave the tribute following a point of order raised by Senator Shuaibu Lau Isa, drawing the attention of the Senate to the demise of the lawmaker who represented Taraba North in the 7th Senate.
Lawan spoke on Wednesday while playing host to a delegation of the Arewa Film Makers Association of Nigeria which paid him a courtesy call at the National Assembly, Abuja.
Lawan, had cautioned the Southern governors against “regionalism” while speaking with newsmen at state House.
According to Buhari, the loan will enable the Federal government to fund critical infrastructure in the 2021 budget
Lawan, who stated this while fielding questions from State House correspondents in Abuja on Thursday, said he was not against those calling for restructuring, but elected officials must not be among those advocating for such calls.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the prayer was held at the fore court of the villa with members of the first family, including the First Lady Aisha Buhari, the president’s children and grandchildren in attendance.
The Senate President made this known after closed door session with Service Chief which last for about four hours .
Lawan also condoled with the entire Adeboye family and members of the Redeemed Christian Church of God worldwide over the sudden death of one of their shepherds.
Lawan gave the assurance in response to a request for intervention by the Consul General of the Island Nation of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Dr. Levi Odoe who paid him a courtesy call at the National Assembly, Abuja on Wednesday.
Also passed were the Agricultural Research Council Act (Amendment) Bill, 2021; and the Federal Medical Centre Mubi, Adamawa State (Establishment) Bill, 2021.
Lawan made the disclosure in an announcement during the commencement of plenary proceedings.
Hajiya Maryam Ado Bayero, also the mother of Emir of Bichi, Basiru Ado Bayero, died on Saturday.
hese formed part of resolutions reached following a motion on the deadly activities of bandits and Boko Haram Terrorists in some Local Government Areas of Niger State and other parts of Nigeria
Lawan spoke at a book launch in Abuja to commemorate the 60th birthday of Senator Ibrahim Yahaya Oloriegbe who is representing Kwara Central Senatorial District at the Senate.
The upper legislative chamber therefore, passed for second reading , a bill seeking for an Act of Parliament to that effect.
A statement on Tuesday by Ezrel Tabiowo, Special Assistant, Press, to the President of the Senate, said this followed receipt of a petition from the Ibadan Foodstuff Sellers Association addressed to the Senate President through Senator Kola Balogun representing Oyo South Senatorial District.
Lawan made the appeal on Saturday at the launching of Potiskum Emirate Central Mosque Appeal Fund at Potiskum, Yobe State.
This was just as the upper chamber held a minute silence in honour of both lawmakers, who are members of the House of Representatives.
Lawan urged them to remember the Holy Month as a period of fasting, sober reflection, self-discipline and sacrifice.