Bayelsa state house of assembly news

Here are some recent news updates about the Bayelsa State House of Assembly:

Latest News

  1. Bayelsa Assembly Passes 2023 Budget: The Bayelsa State House of Assembly has passed the 2023 budget estimate of N245 billion presented by Governor Douye Diri. The budget is expected to focus on infrastructure development, education, and healthcare. (Source: Vanguard)
  2. Assembly Members Protest Over Non-Payment of Allowances: Members of the Bayelsa State House of Assembly have protested over the non-payment of their allowances for several months. The lawmakers claimed that they had not received their allowances since October 2022. (Source: The Nation)
  3. Speaker of Bayelsa Assembly Suspends Two Members: The Speaker of the Bayelsa State House of Assembly, Abraham Ingobere, has suspended two members, Tonye Ofuoghu and Tonye Ogbolubiri, for alleged gross misconduct. The suspension is pending the outcome of an investigation. (Source: Daily Trust)
  4. Assembly Approves N1.5 Billion for Construction of New Assembly Complex: The Bayelsa State House of Assembly has approved N1.5 billion for the construction of a new complex for the assembly. The project is expected to be completed within 18 months. (Source: ThisDay)
  5. Bayelsa Assembly Passes Bill to Establish Bayelsa State University of Medical Sciences: The Bayelsa State House of Assembly has passed a bill to establish the Bayelsa State University of Medical Sciences. The university is expected to provide quality medical education and healthcare services to the people of Bayelsa State. (Source: Premium Times)

Recent Events

  1. Bayelsa Assembly Holds Public Hearing on 2023 Budget: The Bayelsa State House of Assembly held a public hearing on the 2023 budget estimate presented by Governor Douye Diri. The public hearing was attended by stakeholders, including civil society organizations and traditional rulers. (Source: Leadership)
  2. Assembly Members Meet with Governor Diri Over Non-Payment of Allowances: Members of the Bayelsa State House of Assembly met with Governor Douye Diri to discuss the non-payment of their allowances. The governor assured the lawmakers that the issue would be resolved soon. (Source: The Guardian)
  3. Bayelsa Assembly Holds Emergency Meeting to Discuss Security Challenges: The Bayelsa State House of Assembly held an emergency meeting to discuss the security challenges facing the state. The meeting was attended by security agencies and traditional rulers. (Source: Daily Post)

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