Latest news in edo state house of assembly

Here are some of the latest news and updates from the Edo State House of Assembly:

Recent Developments:

  1. Impeachment of Speaker: On June 22, 2022, the Edo State House of Assembly impeached its Speaker, Marcus Onobun, over alleged gross misconduct and abuse of office. The impeachment was carried out by 17 out of the 24 members of the Assembly.
  2. New Speaker Elected: Following the impeachment of the former Speaker, the Assembly elected Victor Edoror as the new Speaker. Edoror is a member representing the Oredo West constituency.
  3. Budget Passage: The Edo State House of Assembly has passed the 2022 budget estimate of N153.4 billion presented by Governor Godwin Obaseki. The budget is aimed at promoting economic growth and development in the state.
  4. Committee on Public Accounts: The Assembly has set up a committee to investigate the activities of the Edo State Public Accounts Committee (PAC) over alleged mismanagement of funds.
  5. Petroleum Tanker Explosion: The Assembly has condemned the recent petroleum tanker explosion that occurred in Benin City, which resulted in the loss of lives and property. The Assembly has called on the government to take measures to prevent such incidents in the future.

Recent Resolutions:

  1. Resolution on Security: The Assembly has passed a resolution calling on the government to take immediate action to address the security challenges facing the state, including the recent rise in kidnapping and armed robbery.
  2. Resolution on Education: The Assembly has passed a resolution urging the government to prioritize education in the state by increasing funding and providing necessary infrastructure to improve the quality of education.
  3. Resolution on Healthcare: The Assembly has passed a resolution calling on the government to improve the healthcare system in the state by increasing funding and providing necessary infrastructure to improve healthcare services.

Upcoming Events:

  1. Budget Defence: The Assembly has scheduled a budget defence session for various ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs) to defend their 2022 budget estimates.
  2. Public Hearing: The Assembly has scheduled a public hearing on the proposed Edo State University of Medical Sciences bill.

Please note that these news and updates are subject to change and may not be comprehensive. For the latest and most accurate information, I recommend checking official government websites, news outlets, or contacting the Edo State House of Assembly directly.