Contrary to the notion that the ninth Senate would be a rubber stamp, Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, has revealed that the ninth Assembly would scrutinise projects and contracts executed by the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari.

In his welcome address, yesterday, when the Senate reconvened from its three-week break, he said the various standing committees, which were yet to be constituted, would monitor and supervise projects to be undertaken by the Executive arm of government.

“I intend to work closely with President Buhari in the interest of Nigeria without compromising the integrity of the National Assembly as an independent arm of government with oversight powers.

“As lawmakers, one of the powerful tools we have for our work is the power of oversight which is meant to enhance transparency and accountability.

“In exercising these powers, we will not only review, monitor and supervise projects being implemented by the executive, we will critically examine them vis-à-vis the cost and whether they align with our national aspirations.

“And we will follow the progress of these projects right from conception to when they are finally delivered to the people, but we will do so with every sense of responsibility.


“The system of checks and balances which we practice in Nigeria today was enshrined to safeguard the values of justice and the rule of law and deliver public good.

“Therefore, in a season when majority of Nigerians are more concerned with outcomes that reflect their concerns, the best way to serve that interest is through cooperation and collaboration.”

He said given the dwindling resources amidst rising population, the executive and legislature must work together to deliver essential services to Nigerians.

“So, in exercising our mandate as lawmakers, we must at all times, and in all circumstances, be guided by how our action will positively impact the greater majority of our people.

“Each of us, as lawmakers, must also resolve that the exchange of views, especially within this hallowed chambers, will be constructive and that we will respect one another.

“On my part, I pledge to lead in a bipartisan and unifying manner.’’

Lawan said the Senate would help the executive to reinvigorate the war against corruption with necessary legislations.

He announced a 13-member adhoc committee to fashion out a Legislative Agenda for the ninth Senate.

The Agenda is a policy document that contains the direction of the lawmaking body.

Lawan also said efforts on how best to tackle growing inequality, security challenge would be part of the legislative agenda.

The 13-member committee which has former governor of Kebbi State, Mohammed Adamu Aliero as chairman, has two weeks to submit its report.

He said the Senate would also consolidate on the oil sector reforms started by the eighth assembly.

https://www.akelicious.net/2019/07/senate-wont-be-rubber-stamp-lawan.html

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Says the guy who sacked his media aide because of the firstlady's tweet


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The end justify the means. "Enu o se".

God bless Nigeria.

That's our hope and we'll see.

Oga, stop this lie nah. We know u be rubber....

Their reaction to the trending slapping colleague of theirs would show how disciplined they are which I doubt

Said all the rubber stamp senates in history.

That is how it should be.
This is what we voted for.

To a new and better Nigeria we go.

God bless Nigeria.

We know already.

Please Guys I need a loan I want to bury my dad I just need a loan abeg some one should help me after d burial I will pay back

They should start from Ruga

U have to prove that by ur actions and not mere words

Esomchi800:
Please Guys I need a loan I want to bury my dad I just need a loan abeg some one should help me after d burial I will pay back

Let the dead bury themselves

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That is how it should be.
This is what we voted for.

To a new and better Nigeria we go.

God bless Nigeria.

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That is how it should be.
This is what we voted for.

To a new and better Nigeria we go.

God bless Nigeria.

oga SHUT UP!!!... so disgusting human

See dis mumu. You think we don't use our brains like the Zon.bs?

I am not a pessimist, but I must say Lawan will prove the weakest senate president ever. Just within days of naming his own personal aides, he bowed to pressures to rescind the appointment and adopt suggested names by the presidency and party hierarchy. That's to say he has no preferences of his own. Sorry Nigerians! Let's hope he is just trying to play along for the main time.

post=79899088:
That is how it should be.
This is what we voted for.

To a new and better Nigeria we go.

God bless Nigeria.

We know what you drinks so no one is surprised any longer

itsme01:




Says the guy who sacked his media aide because of the firstlady's tweet


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u can't just reap were u didn't sow.. so take it or live it..in all my experience as a Nigerian have Neva seen any APC member appointed by the past administration of the PDP led federal government.. if there is one tell us we ar listening an stop being childish..

Liars!

Thank God we have a President who does not intervene in the rule of law or the job of the senate.

God bless our darling Daddy, President Muhammadu Buhari and his AMIABLE Vice President PROF YEMI OSINBAJO as they take our country to a New Nigeria.
To a land flowing with milk and honey.

Wailers and haters of Baba must die today today!

#PepperDemEyes&Blokos

We no go kill wailers finish o!

Lawan also said efforts on how best to tackle growing inequality, security challenge would be part of the legislative agenda.

That is exactly what we are waiting for Senator Lawal.
Our country must work again.

God bless Nigeria.

freshMallam1122:
u can't just reap were u didn't sow.. so take it or live it..in all my experience as a Nigerian have Neva seen any APC member appointed by the past administration of the PDP led federal government.. if there is one tell us we ar listening an stop being childish..

Your case is not of that of a childish fellow but that of a Dunce, Legislative Aides are professionals that work for thier Political Principals, so if a professional Medical Doctor treats saraki, he.shouldnt treat lawan again....

P.S the said person is a media executive of international repute and not a card carrying party.member of any party....

every day I stroll to naira land I learnt an laugh alot.. from 1999 to 2015 when the PDP was rulling an runing a smooth government with it legislature an judiciary using the federal agencies an it's arms to steal an opressd the poor we never had of English like rubber stamp an padding.. but just because APC have strip off the power from them an u see them come out to speak grammars an slancks for Nigerians..slanks we never herd before.. just because APC wants a free ride with its arms of government.. shame on u

nelxxy:
oga SHUT UP!!!... so disgusting human

illiteratepmb:

We know what you drinks so no one is surprised any longer

This aunty Manna don make una turn to mental patients o.
U guys will be dreaming of her for sure
Na ur nightmare she be online.
See as una don kolo finish for her post.
Manna, abeg don't stop making dem cry please.
Sai Baba.

Your actions will judge