In a congratulatory statement jointly signed by Abdulrahman Okunade and Hameed Oyegbade, the Forum’s Steering Committee Chairman and Coordinator respectively, the Forum expressed its confidence in Basiru’s ability to bring his wealth of experience to bear on the national assignment.
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He spoke with newsmen on Thursday, a day after his clash with aides of Adeleke at the Eid prayer ground, Osogbo
The bill is titled, ’A bill for an Act to make provision for the empowerment of women, to align all aspect of laws and implementation of laws relating to women empowerment, and the appointment and representation of women in decision making positions and structures.’
Malami had while appearing on a television programme on Wednesday, faulted the decision of the southern governors, saying it does not align with the provisions of the constitution.
This followed its resolution last week to meet with security authorities over growing insecurity.
The Chairman, Senate Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Senator Ajibola Basiru, in a statement on Saturday said the President’s assent to the critical piece of legislation will rejuvenate Nigeria’s financial system and enhance development of the economy.
Fashola was quoted to have made the allegation on Monday in his office in Abuja during a courtesy visit by retired Generals and “other leaders of thought” from Benue South Senatorial District, led by Air Vice Marshal Morgan.
The lawmaker, who represents Osun Central Senatorial District, on Wednesday night said many laws had not been updated for as long as three decades.
The Governors, under the aegis of the Nigerian Governors’ Forum, had on Wednesday at their virtual meeting, urged the National Assembly to drop the Infectious Diseases Bill, first brought up by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila