The sixth Nasarawa State House of Assembly has re-elected Alhaji
Ibrahim Balarabe-Abdullahi (APC- Umaisha/Ugya constituency) as
Speaker.
Balarabe-Abdullahi, the Speaker of the fifth Assembly, emerged
unopposed on Monday, during the inauguration of the sixth Assembly
in Lafia.
He was sworn in by the Clerk of the State Assembly, Mr Ego
Maikeffi Abashe.
News Agency of Nigeria reports that Mr Nehemiah Dandaura
(APC/Akwanga North) emerged as Deputy Speaker.
Alhaji Mohammed Okpoku (APC-Udege/Loko) nominated
Balarabe-Abdullahi for the position of Speaker and was seconded by
Alhaji Aliyu Dogara (APC-Wamba).
Okpoku said the nomination of Balarabe-Abdullahi was based on
his leadership qualities and track record.
Alhaji Mohammed Muluku (APC/Nassarawa Eggon East) nominated
Nathaniel Dandaura for the position of deputy speaker.
Mr Danladi Jatau (PDP-Kokona West) seconded the nomination of
Dandaura for deputy speaker.
The House unanimously elected Balarabe-Abdullahi and Dandaura as
Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the assembly.
The speaker in his acceptance speech, appreciated his colleagues
for the rare privilege to serve them again.
He said “I accept my nomination and election as speaker of the
sixth Nasarawa State House of Assembly.
“I consider my nomination as an affirmation of my leadership in
the fifth assembly.
“It was anchored on teamwork, sincerity, transparency, respect
for one another and indeed the fear of God.”
He promised to enhance working relationship with members, saying
the sixth Assembly would consolidate on the gains of the previous
assembly for the benefit of the people of the state.
(NAN)
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