Senate Archives - Page 78 of 109 - Parliament Reports

  The Senator’s media aide noted that the scholarship scheme will be extended to all students from Kano North studying in Nigeria. The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I. Jibrin, has granted scholarships to 628 students enrolled at Bayero University Kano (BUK). These students, who hail from the Kano North Senatorial District, which Senator Jibrin represents, have been awarded N50,000 each as part of this initiative. Flagging off the scheme at the School...

The Ex-Senate President said the current hardship is a temporary setback, and an unintended consequence of fuel subsidy removal, which will yield better results. Immediate past President of the Senate, Senator Ahmad Lawan, has urged Nigerians to remain optimistic despite the challenges arising from the removal of fuel subsidy by the federal government. Lawan made the call over the weekend, during the launch of the distribution of 9,000 bags of grains, serving as relief measures...

Senator Lawan called for immediate completion of the projects to enable students prompt access to the amenities. Former Senate President, Senator Ahmad Lawan, (Yobe North) has undertaken an inspection of ongoing initiatives facilitated by him within Yobe North Senatorial District. Among the projects are, the construction of a Community Centre and a student hostel capable of housing 2,000 individuals, along with a clinic at the Federal University of Gashua. Details of the tour were contained...

Senator Barau urged the group to extend its membership to other parts of the country to promote national cohesion. Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I. Jibrin, has underscored the critical role new media plays in fostering national cohesion and advancement. During an event at the Senate in Abuja on Friday, Senator Barau engaged with members of the Northern Nigeria APC Media Network, emphasizing the importance of social media influencers directing their efforts towards...

Senator Akpabio called for sustained efforts at increasing women’s representation in governance, and the implementation of women-friendly policies that will ensure a minimum level of female representation in political institutions and parties.   The President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Obot Akpabio, has underscored the need for enhanced female participation in governance, noting that while women hold significant roles in various sectors, there remains a gap in executive leadership positions within the country. Senator Akpabio...