At the resumption of plenary today after many weeks of recession, the Niger State House of Assembly approved the dissolution of all statutory commissions, boards, and parastatals carried out by Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago and called on him to always intimate them on time.
The governor's letter at the plenary was read by the Speaker, represented by the Deputy Speaker, Hon. Afiniki Dauda.
During debate, although the members agreed that it was the prerogative of the governor to dissolve such boards, they argued that he should have allowed for their contribution, especially because these boards were tenure-based and to give room for proper interpretation of the law.
After thorough debate amongst the members, they all agreed to the dissolution but urged the governor to always inform them on time, as the leadership of the House will meet with the governor for dialogue.
Also at the sitting, the Member representing Shiroro Local Government, Hon. Andrew Doma, moved a motion calling on the Niger State Government to strategize and address the constant attacks by bandits in Shiroro LGA.
It was passed through with modifications and other prayers, as the government was called upon to reform the security architecture in Niger State to tackle bandit attacks on Shiroro, Munya Paikoro, and other affected LGAs in the state.
A motion inviting the state Commissioner of Police, state commander of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, and Commandant of the Vigilante Corps, moved by Muhammad Abubakar of Chanchaga constituency, prompted by the recent robbery attack at the Emir's Palace Minna, also passed.
After much deliberation on the floor of the House, the incident was condemned entirely, with a call to the police to take the investigation seriously and find the culprits.
The House also appealed to the Chanchaga Local Government to come to the aid of the workers whose salaries were carted away in the robbery attack.