“We are not only constructing flyovers and roads in urban centres; we are also extending infrastructure to rural communities. Development must be balanced."
“Distinguished colleagues, the social media is already awash with reports that the Senate has literally rejected electronic transmission of results. That is not true. What we did was to retain the electronic transmission, which has been in the Act and was used in 2022.
“So please, do not allow people to confuse you. If you are in doubt, we will make our final votes and proceedings available to you if you apply.
"This Senate under my watch has not rejected the electronic transmission of results. It is in my interest as a participant in the next election for such to be done. So please don’t go with the crowd.
“We have retained what was in the previous provision by way of amendment. That was all we did. The previous has made allowance for electronic transmission. So it is still there as part of our law. We cannot afford to go backwards,” Akpabio said.
"Female Genital Multilation is not a culture, it is a violation of human rights, a threat to health, and a barrier to the dignity and full potential of women and girls" Mrs. Abdallah was quoted to have said.
She arrived at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Abuja, some minutes before 10 am, walked into the emergency unit unaided, and was still communicating normally.
However, instead of administering anti-venom, she was reportedly asked several questions, told to calm down, and placed on a drip.
“The retreat provided a rare opportunity for leaders in the public and civil service to critically examine our roles, strengthen collaboration, and adopt best practices that will improve efficiency and service delivery.
“Governor Monday Okpebholo has once again demonstrated purposeful leadership by prioritizing capacity building and strategic thinking in governance.”