News in rivers state house of assembly

Here are some recent news updates from the Rivers State House of Assembly:

  1. Impeachment of Speaker: On January 12, 2022, the Rivers State House of Assembly impeached the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Ikuinyi Owaji Ibani, over allegations of gross misconduct and abuse of office. Ibani was replaced by Hon. Tony Chima as the new Speaker.
  2. Budget Passage: On December 21, 2021, the Rivers State House of Assembly passed the 2022 budget of N442.8 billion, which was presented by Governor Nyesom Wike in November 2021.
  3. LG Autonomy: In November 2021, the Rivers State House of Assembly passed a bill granting autonomy to local governments in the state. The bill was signed into law by Governor Wike on November 24, 2021.
  4. Corruption Allegations: In October 2021, the Rivers State House of Assembly set up a committee to investigate allegations of corruption against the state's Commissioner for Finance, Isaac Kamalu. The committee was mandated to probe allegations of misappropriation of funds and abuse of office.
  5. Pensioners' Welfare: In September 2021, the Rivers State House of Assembly passed a bill aimed at improving the welfare of pensioners in the state. The bill, which was signed into law by Governor Wike on September 28, 2021, provides for the payment of pension arrears and the establishment of a pension board.
  6. Assembly's 10th Anniversary: In August 2021, the Rivers State House of Assembly celebrated its 10th anniversary, marking a decade of legislative activities in the state.
  7. Committee on COVID-19: In July 2021, the Rivers State House of Assembly set up a committee to investigate the state's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The committee was mandated to probe allegations of mismanagement of funds and resources allocated to combat the pandemic.
  8. LG Chairmen's Suspension: In June 2021, the Rivers State House of Assembly suspended three local government chairmen, including the Chairman of Obio/Akpor Local Government Area, for alleged misconduct and abuse of office.

These are just a few of the recent news updates from the Rivers State House of Assembly. If you're looking for more information or specific updates on a particular topic, feel free to ask!