The speaker, who was represented by Nasiru Ibrahim, a member of the National Conference, said only a united nation can confront the challenges
Browsing: Aminu Tambuwal
This was contained in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Public Affairs, Malam Imam Imam, on Sunday in Abuja
Our reunion at times like this has always been one of joy for accomplishment of a civic responsibility. However on this day it is with the greatest sense of anguish that I welcome you back
Tambuwal said this on Tuesday in Abuja at the investigative hearing on the alleged connivance of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation with Swiss oil dealers to rob Nigeria of billions of dollars
Tambuwal spoke as the Special Guest of Honour at the closing ceremony of the National Qur’anic Recitation Competition in Dutse, Jigawa State
Tambuwal, who was represented by the Deputy Speaker, Hon. Emeka Ihedioha, made the demand at an investigative hearing on the supply, subsidy and distribution of kerosene in the country
One of the five members, Hon. Umar Bature from Sokoto State, was one of the 37 members that defected to the APC from the PDP on December 18, 2013
According to Kawu, on January 27, the Police arrested 320 women, men and children in a convoy of 17 buses at the boundary between Rivers and Imo States
He commended the Yobe State Independent Electoral Commission for conducting a peaceful and credible election worthy of emulation
According to him, the EFCC must act in collaboration with international law enforcement agencies to achieve its objective
President Goodluck Jonathan was initially billed to present the 2014 budget to the Joint Session of the National Assembly on Tuesday but it will now come up on November 19, 2013
He urged politicians to conduct themselves with decorum and not to take the electorate for granted
He noted that Nigerians wanted the retention of the National Minimum Wage on the Exclusive List as well as local government autonomy in the amended constitution
With the greatest sense of modesty, I wish once more to commend you all for the great work you have been doing and the attendant sacrifices. I urge that we belt up for greater sacrifices even when this may appear not to be appreciated in some quarters. I am confident that gradually the people of Nigeria will get to know the truth and it is only then that what we are doing will be sufficiently appreciated
Tambuwal said this on Tuesday night at a dinner organised for him and other members of the National Assembly attending the 59th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference in Johannesburg, South Africa
“We are medical doctors and dentist and as chief custodians of the health of the good people of Nigeria, have noted that there is an urgent need to wake up every Nigerian to the task of taking health issues very seriously being convinced that there is a role, sometimes cross cutting, for everyone to perform in securing the health of the individual, family, community and therefore the nation
It is aimed at strengthening their capacities in ensuring transparency and efficiency in public finance management
He said that copies of the amended constitution would be made available to members preparatory to the consideration of the report.
The speaker applauded the committee for its commitment to the amendment process
The Speaker, Alhaji Aminu Tambuwal, who read the proclamation on the floor of the House, said that the resolution was in line with the 1999 Constitution as amended
I would like to appreciate the Management and Staff of Bayero University, Kano for inviting me to the historic city of Kano, and the house of the late iconic politician whose doggedness in the fight against injustice and his quest for the flourishing of the rule of law in Nigeria is unparalleled. The legacies of Malam Aminu Kano are unquantifiable and inescapably admired today principally for his firm stand on the path of truth, human rights and empowerment of the Talakawa, whom he viewed as a social group