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Hon. Mohammed Omadefu
Chairman, House Committee on Information, Nasarawa State House of Assembly, Hon Mohammed Adamu Omadefu, has advocated for the return of Ibrahim Balarabe Abdullahi as Speaker of the 7th Assembly.
Briefing newsmen on the activities of the present 6th Assembly, in Lafia, Omadefu, who is a member representing Keana Constituency, said the return of Balarabe as speaker will ensure stability and progress of the 7th Assembly.
According to him, the incumbent speaker has been able to bring harmony which saw legislators, irrespective of party differences, working together to move the state on the path of development and growth.
He said the speaker was also able to strengthen cordial relationship between the three organs of government, which assisted greatly in the massive transformation the state has witnessed under the present administration.
He said, ” In history of the House, Speaker Balarabe passed the highest number of bills into law considering the fact that law making is the fundamental of legislative arm.
” First Assembly passed 33bills, 2nd Assembly 20, 3rd Assembly 31, 4th Assembly 45, 5th Assembly 48, and 6th Assembly 61 respectfully,” he said.
He said that re-electing Balarabe as speaker for the 7th Assembly would also bring speedy development to the state.
” I think for stability in the legislative duties and stability in the state, there is the need for continuity of Speaker Balarabe leadership.
” Rt. Hon. Ibrahim Balarabe Abdullahi is a man of integrity and pedigree. He has done well and deserves another term” he added.
Omadefu also said that the speaker encouraged oversight functions akin to what is obtained at the National Assembly.
He noted that Balarabe is the first Speaker from Nasarawa State to get Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) appointment to represent African Region.
“He is the first Speaker in the State to get Presidential award as best in North Central Nigeria presented to him by Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila.
” He has hold the position of National Vice Chairman, North Central, Nigeria, Conference of Speakers of State Assemblies diligently,” he explained.
Omadefu also disclosed that Nasarawa Assembly under the leadership of Balarabe was ranked second best among the 36 State Assemblies in Nigeria in terms of performance.
He said Balarabe also got late Sardauna of Sokoto Sir Ahmadu Bello Merit Award as one of the best Speakers in Northern Nigeria.
