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8TH A'IBOM ASSEMBLY: ONE YEAR AT A GLANCE.

8TH A'IBOM ASSEMBLY:  ONE YEAR AT A GLANCE. .. . a superlative scorecard within its first year, guarantees greater achievements in the remaining three years of their tenure. By Williams Akpabio  The Eighth Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly was inaugurated on June 9, 2023, exactly one year ago, following a proclamation by the State Governor, His Excellency Pastor Umo Eno.  At the first sitting of the House, the 26 law makers conducted  election for their leaders and Rt. Hon. Udeme Otong elected on the platform of the People’s  Democratic Party (PDP), a consummate Political Scientist, representing Abak State Constituency was elected as the 13th Speaker of the Assembly as well as Rt. Hon. Kufreabasi Edidem representing Itu State Constituency who emerged as the Deputy Speaker. The Assembly which  have recorded many significant achievements since it was inaugurated is predominately made up of members of the PDP, the 26-member Assembly has only two members who wa...

HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY BILLS AND MOTIONS FROM 2019 TILL DATE

Bills & Motion Compiled by Williams Akpabio  OVERVIEW OF BILLS AND MOTIONS OF 7 TH AKHA   FROM 2019 TILL DATE   0ver 52 Bills and 42Motions have been brought before the house includes the 2021 Appropriation Bill. Out of these Bills, about 18 have been passed into law while others are at the various stages of legislation which is between 1st reading and public hearing/stakeholders engagement. Over 42 Motions and Matters of Urgent Public Importance have been raised on the floor of the 7th assembly and several committee reports submitted between inauguration to date. Details of Bills and sponsors S/N                                BILLS SPONSOR 1. A BILL FOR A LAW TO PROVIDE FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AKWA IBOM STATE DEBT MANAGEMNET OFFICE AND RELATED MATT...