Nasarawa State 7th House of Assembly has constituted 8 principal officers to run the affairs of the assembly.
Rt. Hon Ibrahim Balarabe Abdullahi, the Speaker of the House, constituted the principal positions during the House proceedings on Monday in Lafia.
The Speaker said that the constitution of the principal officers was reached after due consultation with stakeholders in the state.
“Honourable Members, the principal officers were reached after due consultation with the stakeholders in the State.
“They are Hon Mohammed Adamu Omadefu ( APC- Keana), Majority Leader, Hon Danladi Jatau (APC- Kokona West), Deputy Majority Leader.
“Hon Larry Ven Bawa( APC- Akwanga North) is the Chief Whip of the House, and Hon Suleiman Yakubu Azara( APC- Awe South) is the Deputy Chief Whip of the House;” the speaker announced.
The Speaker also announced the House minority positions.
“Hon Iliya Luka Zhekaba ( PDP- Obi 11), is the Minority Leader and Hon Musa Ibrahim Abubakar ( NNPP- Doma South) as Deputy Minority Leader.
“Hon Solomon Akwashiki ( SDP- Lafia Central) is the Minority Whip, and Hon Musa Saidu Gude ( SDP-Uke/ Karsh) is the Deputy Minority Whip,” the Speaker said.
Abdullahi urged the principal officers to live above board while discharging their duties. He called on the people of the State to continue to support Gov. Abdullahi Sule to succeed.
He reassured Gov. Abdullahi Sule of their support to succeed so as to take the state to the next level of development.
