January 1st, 2019 The Speaker, Kwara state House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Salihu Yakubu Danladi has sent his condolence to the good people of Yashikira Emirate over the demise of an illustrious son of the land, Alh. Abdullahi Shero Usman, who gave up the ghost early hour of today. The Speaker, in a condolence message …
Made in Nigeria: KWHA provides platform to market materials
As part of efforts at reducing pressure of the naira, diversify the nation’s economy and strengthening production of locally made materials, members of the Kwara State House of Assembly have unanimously set aside every last Wednesday of the month, to showcase and market the indigenous materials in the legislative premises. To this end, the House …
Let’s Hear You Oh Ye Kwarans
In what may as well be the most densely legislative week in the history of the legislature in Kwara State, the KWSHA has opened its doors to the generality of the public for two weeks between May 15 and 26, to voice their support, reservation, objection or even rejection of a total of 11 Bills …
Kwara Assembly solicits support for rainstorm victims
The Kwara State House of Assembly has called on the Kwara State Government to urgently come to the aid of victims of rainstorm in Ilorin West, Ilorin South, Asa, Ifelodun and Patigi Local Government Areas of the State, through relevant government’s agency. This followed a Matter of Urgent Public Importance raised by a member representing …
Kwara Speaker rallies support for FRSC on Speed Limit Device
The Speaker, Kwara State House of Assembly, Dr. Ali Ahmad has pledged the readiness of the House to support the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) to ensure that Kwarans embrace the use of speed limit device in order to reduce accidents on the highway. Ahmad, who noted that introduction of new policies have never been …
Diversification: Kwara Lawmakers’ proactive step towards achieving food security
By Shuaib Abdulkadir The Kwara State House of Assembly, particularly the 8th Legislature, for the umpteenth time has not only proven its acumen in lawmaking business, but the members have on several occasions demonstrated to other lawmakers in Nigeria how things should be done to impact positively on the lives of their constituents. This, the …
Kwara Speaker pledges support for State NYSC Orientation Camp renovation
Speaker, Kwara State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Dr. Ali Ahmad says that the House will liaise with the Executive to ensure that the old glory of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Orientation Camp in Yikpata, Edu Local Government Area is restored in no distant time. Ahmad gave the assurance while hosting the State …
Kwara Speaker expressed his views on whether the state of House of Assemblies are rubber stamp of the Executive
If the truth must be said, it is true to a large extent that most of the Houses of Assembly are rubber stamps to the executive. We have seen it and that posture is not good. That is where we are in Nigeria today. Sometimes, when you look at these state Assemblies, you believe that …
Kwara Assembly Begins Debate on 2018 Budget
The Kwara State House of Assembly has commenced debate on the general principles of the 2018 budget estimate before it. It would be recalled that the State Governor, Alhaji Abdul Fatah Ahmed,had last Thursday presented 2018 budget estimate of N181,086,056,055 for consideration and approval of the Parliament. Leading other members in the debate, the House …
Kwara Speaker says Sulu Gambari’s 22years on throne has been blessing to Emirate, Kwara
Speaker, Kwara State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Dr. Ali Ahmad has felicitated with His Royal Highness (HRH), Maimartaba Sarki Ilorin, Alhaji (Dr.) Ibrahim SuluGambari as he clocks 22 years on the throne of his forefathers today. The Speaker, in a congratulatory message issued by his Special Assistant on Media, Shuaib Abdulkadir described the traditional …