Saraki Swears In Lawan, Others As Committee Chairmen by tolexy007(m): 12:01pm On Nov 20, 2015 |
By Henry Umoru & Joseph Erunke ABUJA – INDICATION emerged yesterday that the sharp disagreement among senators loyal to the Senate President, Bukola Saraki and Senator Ahmad Lawan, who contested against him in the Senate presidency seat, may have been laid to rest.
The indication that the pro-Lawan senators may allow peace to rein henceforth came following the swearing in of Senator Lawan among others as chairmen of the Senate standing committees, by the Senate President, Bukola Saraki, yesterday.
Lawan, who was approached for comment by reporters, after the inauguration of ten committees, among which was the Senate Committee on Defence, which he chairs, declined to respond, saying “I am on retreat as far as press interview is concerned.” Initially, there were insinuations that Lawan and his senator colleagues, who have not hidden their opposition to Saraki’s emergence as Senate President, may decline their offers as chairmen and members of the various committees they belong to.
Recall that shortly after the Senate President announced the 65 standing committees two weeks ago, Senators Kabir Marafa and Sulaiman Hunkuyi, both representing Zamfara Central and Kaduna Central Senatorial zones, under the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, openly opposed it and vowed never to recognize the committees.
The senators, who were evasive on whether they will turn their membership of the committees they variously belong to, called for outright cancellation of the committees, as they alleged that due process was not followed in their composition.
Earlier, while inaugurating the committees, the Senate President, Bukola Saraki, urged their members to take their assignments seriously. He said their choices as members of the various committees assigned to, were necessitated by their legislative competence, besides their background experience and knowledge.
“In selecting members of your committees, your background experience, knowledge, passion and the highest standard of legislative competence that will help the 8th Senate achieve its legislative agenda was compelling aside the need for balance.
“You have been chosen also because we have a great task ahead, to think outside the box. I expect that you will work to affirm this choice by discharging your duties diligently. In this regard, regular attendance to meetings cannot be overstressed, “he emphasized. The ten committees inaugurated yesterday, were those of Defence, Air Force, Police Affairs, Navy, Agriculture and Water Resources. Others were the committees on Army, Niger Delta, Tertiary Institutions & TETFUND and Media and Publicity.
The Senate President had earlier on Wednesday, inaugurated seven committees, during which he warned that he would not hesitate to deal with members that derailed in the course of their assignments. This was even as he said the Ad-hoc Committee on Legislative Agenda would be charged with the responsibility of monitoring the performances of the committees.
He urged them to be innovative in the discharge of their oversight functions, adding that they must strictly adhere to ethical standard in the discharge of their duties.
The committees inaugurated were those of Appropriation, Finance, Banking, Insurance and other financial institutions, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Public Accounts, National Security and Intelligence, and Communications.
A total of 65 standing committees were constituted with their chairmen by the Senate President, Senator Abubakar Bukola Saraki, last week. Saraki charged the committees’ chairmen to hit the ground running in view of the need to reposition the economy.
The chairmen include: Senator Danjuma Goje for Appropriation, Senator John Enoh for Finance, Senator Rafiu Ibrahim for Banking, Insurance and other financial institutions, Senator Abubakar Kyari for Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Senator Andy Uba for Public Accounts, Senator Sha’aba Lafiagi for National Security and Intelligence, and Senator Gilbert Nnaji for Communications.
“Senate will continue to support the committees particularly in terms of funding. We are also assuring government institutions of readiness to work with them in order to deliver the dividend of democracy to Nigerians,” Saraki said.
“INEC Committee should ensure that the gains of democracy are not eroded. They must ensure that there is improvement in our elections moving forward. For the Finance Committee, Nigerians are expecting us to lead the fight against fina http://www.vanguardngr.com/2015/11/peace-as-saraki-swears-in-lawan-others-as-cttee-chairmen/ |
Re: Saraki Swears In Lawan, Others As Committee Chairmen by Janeyy: 12:06pm On Nov 20, 2015 |
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Re: Saraki Swears In Lawan, Others As Committee Chairmen by jaymejate: 12:08pm On Nov 20, 2015 |
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Re: Saraki Swears In Lawan, Others As Committee Chairmen by localblood(m): 12:09pm On Nov 20, 2015 |
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Re: Saraki Swears In Lawan, Others As Committee Chairmen by tomakint: 12:15pm On Nov 20, 2015 |
What is the meaning of these nonsense from Saraki.......this desperate and unnecessary move will not prevent his justified trial and eventual removal. 5 Likes |
Re: Saraki Swears In Lawan, Others As Committee Chairmen by Fynpatra(f): 12:40pm On Nov 20, 2015 |
Na peace we want oooooo... Thank God |
Re: Saraki Swears In Lawan, Others As Committee Chairmen by TATROVERT: 12:40pm On Nov 20, 2015 |
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Re: Saraki Swears In Lawan, Others As Committee Chairmen by damton(m): 12:40pm On Nov 20, 2015 |
Does that dissuade him from his ambitions of becoming the Senate president. |
Re: Saraki Swears In Lawan, Others As Committee Chairmen by Nobody: 12:40pm On Nov 20, 2015 |
Endtime |
Re: Saraki Swears In Lawan, Others As Committee Chairmen by CecyAdrian(f): 12:41pm On Nov 20, 2015 |
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Re: Saraki Swears In Lawan, Others As Committee Chairmen by fpeter(f): 12:41pm On Nov 20, 2015 |
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Re: Saraki Swears In Lawan, Others As Committee Chairmen by Healthymee: 12:41pm On Nov 20, 2015 |
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Re: Saraki Swears In Lawan, Others As Committee Chairmen by Nobody: 12:41pm On Nov 20, 2015 |
End time Committee Chairmen... |
Re: Saraki Swears In Lawan, Others As Committee Chairmen by kingarizona1(m): 12:42pm On Nov 20, 2015 |
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Re: Saraki Swears In Lawan, Others As Committee Chairmen by Sijo01(f): 12:42pm On Nov 20, 2015 |
Upper chamber of peace. |
Re: Saraki Swears In Lawan, Others As Committee Chairmen by Nobody: 12:42pm On Nov 20, 2015 |
tolexy007: By Henry Umoru & Joseph Erunke ABUJA – INDICATION emerged yesterday that the sharp disagreement among senators loyal to the Senate President, Bukola Saraki and Senator Ahmad Lawan, who contested against him in the Senate presidency seat, may have been laid to rest. The indication that the pro-Lawan senators may allow peace to rein henceforth came following the swearing in of Senator Lawan among others as chairmen of the Senate standing committees, by the Senate President, Bukola Saraki, yesterday. Lawan, who was approached for comment by reporters, after the inauguration of ten committees, among which was the Senate Committee on Defence, which he chairs, declined to respond, saying “I am on retreat as far as press interview is concerned.” Initially, there were insinuations that Lawan and his senator colleagues, who have not hidden their opposition to Saraki’s emergence as Senate President, may decline their offers as chairmen and members of the various committees they belong to. Recall that shortly after the Senate President announced the 65 standing committees two weeks ago, Senators Kabir Marafa and Sulaiman Hunkuyi, both representing Zamfara Central and Kaduna Central Senatorial zones, under the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, openly opposed it and vowed never to recognize the committees. The senators, who were evasive on whether they will turn their membership of the committees they variously belong to, called for outright cancellation of the committees, as they alleged that due process was not followed in their composition. Earlier, while inaugurating the committees, the Senate President, Bukola Saraki, urged their members to take their assignments seriously. He said their choices as members of the various committees assigned to, were necessitated by their legislative competence, besides their background experience and knowledge. “In selecting members of your committees, your background experience, knowledge, passion and the highest standard of legislative competence that will help the 8th Senate achieve its legislative agenda was compelling aside the need for balance. “You have been chosen also because we have a great task ahead, to think outside the box. I expect that you will work to affirm this choice by discharging your duties diligently. In this regard, regular attendance to meetings cannot be overstressed, “he emphasized. The ten committees inaugurated yesterday, were those of Defence, Air Force, Police Affairs, Navy, Agriculture and Water Resources. Others were the committees on Army, Niger Delta, Tertiary Institutions & TETFUND and Media and Publicity. The Senate President had earlier on Wednesday, inaugurated seven committees, during which he warned that he would not hesitate to deal with members that derailed in the course of their assignments. This was even as he said the Ad-hoc Committee on Legislative Agenda would be charged with the responsibility of monitoring the performances of the committees. He urged them to be innovative in the discharge of their oversight functions, adding that they must strictly adhere to ethical standard in the discharge of their duties. The committees inaugurated were those of Appropriation, Finance, Banking, Insurance and other financial institutions, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Public Accounts, National Security and Intelligence, and Communications. A total of 65 standing committees were constituted with their chairmen by the Senate President, Senator Abubakar Bukola Saraki, last week. Saraki charged the committees’ chairmen to hit the ground running in view of the need to reposition the economy. The chairmen include: Senator Danjuma Goje for Appropriation, Senator John Enoh for Finance, Senator Rafiu Ibrahim for Banking, Insurance and other financial institutions, Senator Abubakar Kyari for Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Senator Andy Uba for Public Accounts, Senator Sha’aba Lafiagi for National Security and Intelligence, and Senator Gilbert Nnaji for Communications. “Senate will continue to support the committees particularly in terms of funding. We are also assuring government institutions of readiness to work with them in order to deliver the dividend of democracy to Nigerians,” Saraki said. “INEC Committee should ensure that the gains of democracy are not eroded. They must ensure that there is improvement in our elections moving forward. For the Finance Committee, Nigerians are expecting us to lead the fight against fina http://www.vanguardngr.com/2015/11/peace-as-saraki-swears-in-lawan-others-as-cttee-chairmen/ Let's watch n c meanwhile making money is now easy no charge help ur self.check my signature |
Re: Saraki Swears In Lawan, Others As Committee Chairmen by Henrick007: 12:42pm On Nov 20, 2015 |
Happy birthday to me, Happy birthday to Mr Ebele Goodluck Jonathan.... 4 Likes |
Re: Saraki Swears In Lawan, Others As Committee Chairmen by stevenity(m): 12:43pm On Nov 20, 2015 |
At last |
Re: Saraki Swears In Lawan, Others As Committee Chairmen by Ephemmm: 12:43pm On Nov 20, 2015 |
tomakint: What is the meaning of these nonsense from Saraki.......this desperate and unnecessary move will not prevent his justified trial and eventual removal. You can continue wailing, but remember that politics is not only about online ranting
Saraki knows the danger ahead: it is either he do the will of PMB or he won't be out of his alleged predicaments. |
Re: Saraki Swears In Lawan, Others As Committee Chairmen by Nobody: 12:43pm On Nov 20, 2015 |
Warning to all senators. U don't ve monopoly of power. Era of impunity is gone. It is time to work for the seating allowances u earn! |
Re: Saraki Swears In Lawan, Others As Committee Chairmen by Jowonloju(m): 12:43pm On Nov 20, 2015 |
Grave Yard Peace |
Re: Saraki Swears In Lawan, Others As Committee Chairmen by sammyj: 12:45pm On Nov 20, 2015 |
ok |
Re: Saraki Swears In Lawan, Others As Committee Chairmen by Chinaimporter: 12:46pm On Nov 20, 2015 |
[size=14pt] i used to dislike this man because i thought he was yoruba but ever since i realized that he is fulani and have denied even having one drop of yoruba blood i have rested my case....ojukwu recited psams 109 to curse the yoruba race and since then every curse is coming to pass....the strangers(herdsman) are destroying their labor....the desendants are being blotted out and their good deeds towards the north is being repayed with evill amd there perfume is being turned to shit and that is why they smell
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Re: Saraki Swears In Lawan, Others As Committee Chairmen by demarc001: 12:48pm On Nov 20, 2015 |
Fight over politicians mean you are a great FOOL 1 Like |
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Re: Saraki Swears In Lawan, Others As Committee Chairmen by moyinoluwabun(m): 12:49pm On Nov 20, 2015 |
They have no choice than to bow to d chosen senate president until when God says otherwise. |
Re: Saraki Swears In Lawan, Others As Committee Chairmen by Henryblaise800(m): 12:51pm On Nov 20, 2015 |
thieves every where |
Re: Saraki Swears In Lawan, Others As Committee Chairmen by Nobody: 12:52pm On Nov 20, 2015 |
mstcheeeeewu |
Re: Saraki Swears In Lawan, Others As Committee Chairmen by BCISLTD: 12:53pm On Nov 20, 2015 |
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Re: Saraki Swears In Lawan, Others As Committee Chairmen by olafum1(m): 12:54pm On Nov 20, 2015 |
Peace ko, piss ni |
Re: Saraki Swears In Lawan, Others As Committee Chairmen by Vicadonis(m): 12:54pm On Nov 20, 2015 |
Did the APC senators stage a walk out as earlier stated |