Kogi state house of assembly news
Here are some recent news updates from the Kogi State House of Assembly:
Latest News
- Kogi Assembly Passes 2023 Budget: The Kogi State House of Assembly has passed the 2023 budget estimate of N143.6 billion presented by Governor Yahaya Bello. The budget is expected to be signed into law soon. (Source: Vanguard)
- Assembly Members Protest Over Non-Payment of Allowances: Members of the Kogi 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: Daily Trust)
- Kogi Assembly Approves Establishment of New Polytechnic: The Kogi State House of Assembly has approved the establishment of a new polytechnic in the state. The polytechnic, which will be located in Okene, is expected to provide technical education to the people of the state. (Source: Leadership)
- Assembly Members Call for Probe of Alleged Misappropriation of Funds: Some members of the Kogi State House of Assembly have called for a probe into the alleged misappropriation of funds by the state government. The lawmakers claimed that the government had mismanaged funds meant for development projects in the state. (Source: The Nation)
- Kogi Assembly Passes Bill to Establish State University: The Kogi State House of Assembly has passed a bill to establish a state university in the state. The university, which will be located in Anyigba, is expected to provide higher education to the people of the state. (Source: Punch)
Recent Events
- Kogi Assembly Holds Public Hearing on 2023 Budget: The Kogi State House of Assembly held a public hearing on the 2023 budget estimate presented by Governor Yahaya Bello. The public hearing was attended by stakeholders from across the state. (Source: ThisDay)
- Assembly Members Meet with Governor Over Security Challenges: Members of the Kogi State House of Assembly met with Governor Yahaya Bello to discuss the security challenges facing the state. The lawmakers called for increased security measures to protect the people of the state. (Source: Daily Independent)
- Kogi Assembly Approves Appointment of New Perm Sec: The Kogi State House of Assembly has approved the appointment of a new Permanent Secretary for the state Ministry of Education. The appointment was made by Governor Yahaya Bello. (Source: The Guardian)
Notable Members
- Speaker of the House: Hon. Matthew Kolawole is the Speaker of the Kogi State House of Assembly.
- Deputy Speaker: Hon. Ahmed Mohammed is the Deputy Speaker of the Kogi State House of Assembly.
- Majority Leader: Hon. Victor Adoji is the Majority Leader of the Kogi State House of Assembly.
- Minority Leader: Hon. Hassan Abdullahi is the Minority Leader of the Kogi State House of Assembly.
Please note that the news updates are subject to change and may not be up-to-date.