8.4 C
New York
Friday, March 29, 2024

9th Reps holds first plenary session

Published:

LATEST NEWS

- Advertisement -

The 9th House of Assembly on Thursday held its first plenary after members were inaugurated on Tuesday, June 11, 2019.
The Speaker, Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila (APC-Lagos) swore-in Rep. Musa Sarki-Adar(APC-Sokoto) who was absent at the Tuesday’s inauguration.
The oath of office was administered by the Clerk of the house, Mr Patrick Giwa at plenary in Abuja.
The swearing-in was delayed for about 8 minutes as the microphone attached to the seat of the speaker was malfunctioning.
Gbajabiamila ordered the clerk to delegate some members of staff to check the entire sound system daily before commencement of plenary.
He also mandated that the clerk to notify the President, the Senate and the Secretary to the Federal Government of the Nigeria that the house had elected Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila and Rep. Idris Wase as presiding officers and could now receive communications.
The house at its maiden plenary entertained two motion of Urgent Public Importance bothering on security and environmental hazards.
Rep. Benjamin Kalu (APC-Abia) moved a motion on the need to urgently address erosion and floods ravaging Nkpa and surrounding communities in Bande Federal Constituency of Abia.
Rep. Muraina Ajibola (PDP-Oyo) moved a motion on the need to address the spate of killing and kidnapping across country.
Members unanimously voted in favour of the motions and Gbajabiamila ruled that the resolutions be forwarded to relevant agencies for implementation.

Hey there! Exciting news - we've deactivated our website's comment provider to focus on more interactive channels! Join the conversation on our stories through Facebook, Twitter, and other social media pages, and let's chat, share, and connect in the best way possible!

Join our social media

For even more exclusive content!

spot_imgspot_imgspot_img

Of The Week
CARTOON

TOP STORIES

- Advertisement -

Of The Week
CARTOON

247Ureports Protects its' news articles from plagiarism as an important part of maintaining the integrity of our website.