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The International Federation of Women Lawyers Adamawa State Branch has sworn in its newly elected Exco who will pilot its affairs for 3 years. Those sworn in as new officials include Jamila Babuba, Chairperson, Dodo Lubna Mohammad, Vice Chairperson, Nguwasen Ruth Gbaa, Secretary, Surayya Umar Adamu, Assistant Secretary. Others are Deborah Umaru Peter, Treasurer, Mamman Fatima Mandara, Financial Secretary, Sa’adatu Umar Babayi, Welfare Secretary, Amira Gurumpawo Julde, Publicity Secretary/Editor and Habiba Gambo, Assistant Publicity Secretary/Assistant Editor. The event which was held at the FIDA House in Yola, Adamawa State capital, attracted both outgoing and incoming exco and cross section of members of the association. In her In her opening remarks, the outgoing Chairperson of FIDA, Hapsat H. Abdullahi, commended the members of FIDA for gracing the event and also appreciated their support throughout her tenure. Hapsat H. Abdullahi, said that the event marked the end of their 3 years...

Adamawa State Police Command has apprehended a 55 years old hunter, Yusuf Garba (aka Gana) for allegedly digging a grave and cutting the head of step father. The accused, Yusuf Garba, who hails from Tappare Kona Uku in Jada LGA had confessed to the heinous crime during interrogation by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje. Narrating the incident, the suspect explained that the son of the deceased came to him and demanded the head of his father after his demise for ritual purposes. He said when his step father died, his son tried to take the corpse to Jalingo in Taraba state for burial, but that they refused to grant his request. He said that a year after the burial of the deceased, his son stormed the house and asked for his head for traditional rites. He further narrated that the son of the deceased mounted pressure on him, and that he was left with no alternative than to do his bidding, saying " I took a hoe around 4:00am, went to the grave yard, digge...

Adamawa State Police Command has apprehended a 55 years old hunter, Yusuf Garba (aka Gana) for allegedly digging a grave and cutting the head of step father. News Platform  The accused, Yusuf Garba, who hails from Tappare Kona Uku in Jada LGA had confessed to the heinous crime during interrogation by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje. Narrating the incident, the suspect explained that the son of the deceased came to him and demanded the head of his father after his demise for ritual purposes. He said when his step father died, his son tried to take the corpse to Jalingo in Taraba state for burial, but that they refused to grant his request. He said that a year after the burial of the deceased, his son stormed the house and asked for his head for traditional rites. He further narrated that the son of the deceased mounted pressure on him, and that he was left with no alternative than to do his bidding, saying " I took a hoe around 4:00am, went to the gr...

The Chief Magistrate Court 2 sitting in Yola, Adamawa state on Thursday, remanded 4 people in prison custody on 4 count charge bordering criminal conspiracy and theft. Those remanded at Yola correctional centre include Yusuf Mohammed Isah, 25, Mohammed Gidado, 33, Babangida Jalo, 43 and Adamu Yahaya, 31 of different addresses. Other defendants including Faisal Mahmud, 30 could not be arraigned because of ill health, while Abubakar Manu is said to be at large at the time of arraignment. Yusuf and 3 other defendants were arraigned before the court for the offences of "criminal conspiracy, theft, abetment and dishonesty, receiving of stolen property" contrary to sections 60, 276, 47 and 308 of the penal code law of Adamawa state, 2018. Earlier, the defendants who were arraigned before the Chief Magistrate Court presided by Musa Alhaji Adamu, pleaded guilty to all the offences after the content of the First Information Report (FIR) was read and explained to them. After the plea o...

The Chief Magistrate Court 2 sitting in Yola, Adamawa state on Thursday, remanded 4 people in prison custody on 4 count charge bordering criminal conspiracy and theft. Those remanded at Yola correctional centre include Yusuf Mohammed Isah, 25, Mohammed Gidado, 33, Babangida Jalo, 43 and Adamu Yahaya, 31 of different addresses. Other defendants including Faisal Mahmud, 30 could not be arraigned because of ill health, while Abubakar Manu is said to be at large at the time of arraignment. Yusuf and 3 other defendants were arraigned before the court for the offences of "criminal conspiracy, theft, abetment and dishonesty, receiving of stolen property" contrary to sections 60, 276, 47 and 308 of the penal code law of Adamawa state, 2018. Earlier, the defendants who were arraigned before the Chief Magistrate Court presided by Musa Alhaji Adamu, pleaded guilty to all the offences after the content of the First Information Report (FIR) was read and explained to them. After the plea o...

In line with the directives of the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, the Adamawa State Police Command says it will commence the enforcement of 3rd-Party Motor Insurance Policy requirement on Friday. This is contained in a release signed by the command's Spokesman, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje and made available to newsmen on Thursday. He said, "The enforcement is in accordance with Section 68 of the Insurance Act and Sections 1, 2 - 3 of the Motor Vehicle (Third-Party Insurance) Act, which mandates all vehicle owners to obtain a minimum of Third-Party Insurance before operating on Nigerian roads. As part of our daily enforcement duties, the Command had observed with concern that less of vehicles in the state are insured as reported by the Nigeria Insurance Associations, saying it poses a significant challenge to road safety and accident victim compensation. He said explained that the command has set-up an enforcement team that comprises Security agencies and Mob...

Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State has called on Lake Chad Basin Governors’ Forum to as a matter of urgency proffer ladting solution on the crisis confronting the basin.  Governor Fintiri stated this while addressing the 5th edition of the Lake Chard Basin Governors’ Forum meeting holding in Maiduguri, Borno state on Wednesday. He said it is his honest believe that the meeting both plenary and technical session will not only show the way out of the Lake Chad Basin crises but give more hope to the world that every player that has a conscience to search and duty to perform, saying "The world is waiting. Africa is anxious. The Basin is still bleeding. Our people are hopeful".  He noted that the meeting shows their collective recognition that they have a problem at hand and they are collective in the resolve to tackle it. He said it is no longer news that the Basin has been passing through its worst environmental turmoil evidenced by shrinking water resources, loss of...

As part of effort towards complementing Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri led administration's effort in  improving education sector in Adamawa state, the member representing Guyuk/Shelleng at the House of Representatives, Hon. Kobis Ari Thimnu, has commissioned blocks of classrooms for his constituency. Hon. Kobis commissioned 2 blocks of 3 classrooms at Government Day Secondary School (GDSS) Gunda and 1 block of 6 classrooms at Government Secondary School (GSS) Guyuk LGA. Aside commissioning the newly constructed blocks of classrooms, the Lawmaker equipped same with furniture making it more conducive for learning as well as donated instructional materials to the benefitting schools for academic development. Some of the instructional materials distributed include customized exercise books, pens, complete school uniforms for students, and additional resources designed to alleviate some of the challenges faced by students in the area. This initiative marks a transformative moment for st...

The Adamawa State Commissioner of Police, CP Dankombo Morris, has charged newly passed-out police constables to be of good conduct. CP Dankombo, who gave the charge while addressing the police constables at the police headquarters on Tuesday, urged them to uphold honesty, dedication, discipline, rule of law as they begin their careers in the force.  He tasked them the to remain steadfast, exercise their discretionary powers responsibly, and avoid actions that could bring disrepute to the force in the discharge of their duties. They will be deployed to their respective LGs of origin within the state in line with the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D's commitment to improving public safety and security through a community-oriented and people-centered policing strategy.

Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, of Adamawa State says there no going back in the creation of Chiefdoms and Emirates, calling on critics to sheath their sword and support government's decision. According to him, the creation of Chiefdoms and Emirates was a major decision taken in good fate and and in the best interest of the state with heterogenous entity. The Governor made this known while receiving the National Executive Secretary of the Christian Pilgrims Commission, Bishop Stephen Victor Adegbite in his office at the Government House in Yola. He stated that those criticizing the government's decision may be disappointed because it is already sealed for good. He stressed that the decision is a fate that should be embraced and supported because it has come to stay not minding criticisms from the opposition. He explained that government has not closed it doors to communities qualified communities to get similar title, calling on the opposition to pray and support the government ...

By Peter Cheman Koti  In recent times, the creation of new Emirates and Chiefdoms in Adamawa State has been met with negative commentaries from some quarters.  As an informed person, I deem it necessary to set the record straight and provide a balanced perspective on this significant development. First and foremost, it is essential to acknowledge that the creation of the new Emirates and Chiefdoms is a bold and visionary move by Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri.  This initiative is aimed at promoting community independence, strengthening traditional institutions, and enhancing the overall governance structure of the state. The newly created Chiefdoms, which include Fufore, Yungur, Gombi, Maiha, Hong, Madagali, and Michika, will be formally inaugurated with the presentation of staff of office to their respective monarchs.  The coronation dates have been scheduled as follows: - Fufore: 5th February 2025 - Yungur: 6th February 2025 - Gombi: 8th February 2025 - Maiha: 13th ...

The Adamawa State Police Command has arrested 2 persons for allegedly raping 2 minors at Sangere Futy in Girei LGA. Those arrested include Bala Muhammed, 35 years old and Usman Abdullahi, 17 years old who also reside at Sangere Futy. Confirming the arrest, the Spokesman of the Police Command, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, said that the suspects had raped 11 and 14 years old girls respectively. According to him, on the 22nd January, 2025, the police command received complaints on the alleged crime perpetrated by the suspects. He said that after receiving the complaints, the Commissioner of Police, Dankombo Morris, deployed personnel of the command who succeeded in arresting the accused. During interrogation with the PPRO, one of the suspect, Bala Muhammed confessed to the crime, saying it was a mistake. On his part, Usman Abdullahi, 17 years old who also admitted having raped the little girl, however blamed the devil for his act. The PPRO said that the Commissioner of Police, CP Dankombo ...

The suspended Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Barr. Hudu Yunusa Ari, on Thursday, pleaded with Adamawa State High Court to adjourn the case against him sine die. News Platform  Hudu approached the court presided by Justice Benjamin Manji Lawan, through his counsel, M. Tijanni, with an application asking the court to stay proceedings in the substantive case. In an application dated 21st January, 2025, the defendant prayed the court to grant his application pending the ruling in his application he had filed before Court of Appeal Yola Division. Responding, Counsel to the state, Chief L. D. Nzadon, vehemently opposed the application, describing it as direct affront to the rule of law and administration of criminal justice law. Chief Nzadon, informed the court that the administration of criminal justice law clearly states that no application in relation to criminal matter shall be entertained by the court and urged the cou...

Adamawa State Police Command has vowed to appeal the judgement of Yola High Court which ordered the Commissioner of Police, Dankombo Morris, to pay the sum of N5million as compensation to Hammadu Musa, who was detained for 5 years without trial. The court presided by Hon. Justice Benjamin Manji Lawan, also ordered for immediate release of the middle age man accused of kidnapping in Song LGA. Reacting on the verdict, the police command in statement by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, said that the command is set to appeal the judgement.  "The said defendant was arrested by vigilante members for alleged kidnapping and handed over to the Police. "He was thereafter investigated and having established a prima facie case against him, the Police charged him to Court. The Casefile was duplicated and sent to the office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, Ministry of Justice for Legal advice  takeover of prosecution accordingly.  "The Com...

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has obtained a bench warrant from the Federal Capital Territory High Court Apo, Abuja against Jubrin Buba, a staff of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), for refusing to appear for arraignment. The case of Federal Republic of Nigeria vs Jubrin Buba came up on Wednesday for arraignment de novo.  However, the defendant was not in court neither was his lawyer nor his surety, despite being duly notified.  In view of Buba’s absence, counsel to ICPC, Mr. Aniekan Ekong, urged the Court to issue a bench warrant for his arrest and that notice should also be issued to the surety to show cause as to why the bail bond should not be forfeited to the federal government.  The presiding judge, Hon. Justice Binta Dogonyaro, granted the application and adjourned the matter to 4th March 2025 for arraignment and hearing. ICPC is arraigning Buba on a six-count charge of forgery and false statement...

Adamawa State High Court sitting in Yola, on Wednesday, ordered the immediate release of a middle age man, Hammadu Musa, who was illegally detained for 5 years without trial. News Platform  The court presided by Justice Benjamin Manji Lawan, declared that the detention of Musa, from 2019 till date by the Police Command was illegal and unconstitutional. He ordered the Police Command to pay the sum of N5million as compensation to the applicant and release him immediately without any condition. He held that the detention of the applicant for over 5 years without trial and without being arraigned before the court of competent jurisdiction and with no likelihood of his being tried is a gross violation applicant's fundamental human right to fair hearing and liberty as enshrined in the 1999 Constitution particularly section 36 (4) and (5) and section 35 (1). The applicant was nabbed in 2019 by the vigilante in Song Local Government Area, for the alleged offence of kidnapping and later han...

The Adamawa State Police Command has arrested 2 suspects accused of stealing Toyota Rav4 with registration number RSH 548 BB. Those arrested include Yusuf Mohd Isah, 25 years of Wuro Hausa, Yola South LGA and Faisal  Mahmud, 30 years a resident of Kolere ward, Mubi North LGA. A release by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, on Wednesday, said that the police have apprehended the suspects and recovered the vehicle. He explained that the arrest followed investigation conducted since 23rd, December, 2024, following a complaint from the owner, Mr. Aliyu Umar of Wuro Hausa Yola South LGA.  He disclosed that the Commissioner of Police, Dankombo Morris, had deployed police detectives led by DPO Yola SP, Habib Muhammed Musa, who arrested the suspects and recovered the vehicle.

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has secured the conviction of one Lukumanu Sani Waziri, an accountant at Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital (UDUTH), Sokoto, for corruption and abuse of office.  Waziri was found guilty of diverting public funds amounting to over Sixty-million naira through unauthorized access to the Government Integrated Financial Information System (GIFMIS). ICPC had in 2021, in a charge number: FHC/ICPC/122021 arraigned Waziri and two others before Honourable Justice M. Abdulgafar of the Federal High Court, Sokoto Division in a nine-count charge of fraud and corruption. In the course of the trial, ICPC’s Prosecutor, Dr Osuobeni Ekoi Akponimisingha, led evidence before the court on how Waziri, a designated user of GIFMIS in the Teaching Hospital altered financial records and facilitated the transfer of multimillions of government money into private accounts, including his own and that of one Monday Michael A...

Operatives of the Adamawa State Police Command in joint operation with local security outfits have gunned down a suspected kidnapper during gun battle. The operatives have also recovered AK-47 rifle with five rounds of live ammunitions. A statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer of the command, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, said that the suspect was neutralised during gun duel. SP Nguroje said that the command took a bold step by coordinating the raid on one of the kidnappers hideout identified along Ngurore, Yola South LGA. "The Criminals who were armed with offensive weapons, upon sighting our gallant men attempted to resist arrest thereby opening fire to scare our men, but when the fire shots were returned, one of them was down while others escaped. The Commissioner of Police CP Dankombo Morris, commended the bold step taken by the officers and men of the command and their Stakeholders. He explained.

Adamawa Born Princess Edna D D Azura was Inaugurated as the 16th National President of National Council of Women Society in Abuja.  Edna D D Azura was elected from the North East to replace Habitat Lami Lau who died last year.  Until her election as the President Princess Edna D D Azura was the first Assistant National Secretary of the NCWS.  The event which took place at the National Secretariat Secretariat of the NCWS in Abuja was attended by, the immediate past SGF Barr, Boss Mustafa, members of the National Assembly, former and Present Ministers of Women Affairs, past National presidents and leaders of NCWS and it's state Leadership from across the country.

A-yet-to be identified young man has been electrocuted while attempting to vandalise electricity cable at a transformer in Yola, Adamawa State Capital. According to statement by the Spokesman of the Adamawa State Police Command, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, said that the deceased attempted to vandalise cable along Ribadu square around 0600hrs. He said that unfortunately part of his body came in contact with live electricity cable which electrocuted him where he sustained serious injury where he became  unconscious.  "The body is evacuated to hospital for expart opinion. Investigation is ongoing for more recoveries and more details. "The Commissioner of Police, CP Dankombo Morris, warned the public to keep off from electrical transformers and report anyone seen around for immediate action.

History was made on Friday 17th January, 2025, in Dumne town Song Local Government Area, Adamawa State as peace loving sons and daughters of Yungur community at home and in diaspora came out in their numbers with thunderous jubilation to welcome their Paramount Ruler, His Royal Majesty, Gubo Yungur, Johnson Diyo Matalo. News Platform  The mammoth crowd who could not hide their feelings, wholeheartedly welcomed their royal father and his large entourage to the town which is the headquarters of the newly created Yungur Chiefdom. The Yungur Paramount Ruler, who has since assumed his exalted throne, was accorded a befitting reception by sons and daughters of the land, friends and well wishers who thronged the ancient town to catch the glimpse of historic ascension on the throne of the king. He was accompanied in his palace by some top government functionaries including the Chief of Staff to Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, Dr. Edgar Mos Sunday, Member representing Song Constituency at th...

  History was made on Friday 17th January, 2025, in Dumne town Song Local Government Area, Adamawa State as peace loving sons and daughters of Yungur community at home and in diaspora came out in their numbers with thunderous jubilation to welcome their Paramount Ruler, His Royal Majesty, Gubo Yungur, Johnson Diyo Matalo. News Platform  The tumultuous crowd who could not hide their feelings, wholeheartedly welcomed their royal father and his large entourage to the town which is the headquarters of the newly created Yungur Chiefdom. The Yungur Paramount Ruler, who has since assumed his exalted throne, was accorded a befitting reception by sons and daughters of the land, friends and well wishers who thronged the ancient town to catch the glimpse of historic ascension on the throne of the king. He was accompanied in his palace by some top government functionaries including the Chief of Staff to Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, Dr. Edgar Mos Sunday, Member representing Song Constitu...

The Senator representing Adamawa Northern Senatorial District, Rev. Amos Yohanna Kumai, has been inducted as Member Council of Elders Adamawa State in recognition of his leadership qualities. Senator Amos was inducted Member Council of Elders by the Gongola People's Forum (GPF), Adamawa United Forum (AUF), Nigerian Indigenous Languages Development Council (NILDC), and the Numan Federation Foundation (NFF). A letter to that effect was signed by Chief Leonard Nzadon of the GPF, Hajiya Hauwa Buba of the NILDC, Hon. Williams Joshua of the AUF, and Chief Medan Fwa of the NFF.  The organisations are known for their unwavering dedication to the progress and unity of Adamawa state, who highlighted the leadership qualities of the Senator and commitment to fostering a harmonious and progressive Adamawa.   In his reaction to the honour done to him, Senator Amos, said that he is deeply honoured to have been inducted as a member of the prestigious Council of Elders of Adamawa State. A...

Yungur Community in Adamawa State has concluded arrangements to welcome home its new Paramount of Ruler, Gubo Yungur, His Royal Majesty, Johnson Diyo Matalo. The newly appointed royal father is expected in Dumne, the headquaters of Yungur Chiefdom in Song LGA, Adamawa on Friday, 17th January, 2025. Gubo Yungur who will be leaving in the early hours of Friday, will be accorded a rousing welcome home by sons and daughters as well as well wishers of the Chiefdom. Already, the umbrella body of the Yungur nation, Yungur Area Development Association (YADA) is said to be working tirelessly to give His Royal Majesty a befitting welcome home. Information available to News Platform indicated that His Royal Majesty will leave his residence at Karewa Maskare in Jimeta by 8:00am and will be received at Hayin Gada in Girei LGA and at Mararaba Dumne in Song LGA en route to Dumne. This is coming ahead of the coronation of the royal father scheduled to hold on the 6th February, 2025, in Dumne town. Rec...

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), has arraigned Mrs. Aishatu Abdullahi, a Director of Administration and Supplies with the National Boundary Commission and Mrs. Ghaji Rahila, an Assistant Chief Accountant of the same agency over allegations of forgery and abuse of office. The duo were arraigned on Tuesday before Justice Yusuf Halilu of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Maitama, Abuja. ICPC, in a five-count charge accused the defendants of conspiring amongst themselves to allow the first defendant (Ghaji Rahila) participate in the senior promotion exercise as well as her confirmation to the next rank of Chief Accountant (Level 14) at the National Boundary Commission while she was at the same time in the employment of Galaxy Backbone Limited. The Commission also accused the first defendant (Ghaji Rahila) of forging an admission letter from Carnegie Mellon University, Rwanda (that was purportedly addressed to her Husband, Suleiman Mish...

Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri on Wednesday, led other dignitaries in laying of wreaths in honour of the Nation’s fallen heroes. The armed forces rememberance which was held at Mahmud Ribadu Square in Yola, Adamawa state was attracted several  personalities, serving and retired soldiers as well as widows of the fallen heroes. During the event, Governor Fintiri, Speaker House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Bathiya Wesley, Chief Judge, Justice Hafsat Abdurrahman, Lamido Adamawa, Dr. Muhammadu Barkindo Aliyu Mustapha and service commanders laid the wreaths in honour of the fallen heroes. Fielding questions from newsmen shortly after the event, Governor Fintiri urged citizens to continue to support the country and widows of the fallen heroes who had sacrificed their lives for the nation. He commended the officers and men of the armed forces for their sacrifices towards protecting the country’s territorial integrity. 

The trial of Mrs Joy Ndubuisi Chineme, a staff of the Federal Ministry of Trade and Investment, (first defendant) and Mr Godwin Tabo Sakat of the Federal Ministry of Works and Housing, (second defendant) over alleged N12 million job racketeering has commenced in earnest before Justice C.O. Oba of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Apo, Abuja. The Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) had first arraigned the duo in a nine-count charge in July 2024. At the commencement of trial on Monday, the prosecution counsel, Mr. Suleiman Abdulkareem brought before the court, Mrs. Adah Ojoma, an Assistant Director in ICPC and first prosecution witness in the case. Mrs. Ojoma, told the court that a petition against the first defendant was received on 4th of March, 2022 which led to an investigation by the Commission.  According to her, in the course of investigation, "the team first discovered the sum of Three Hundred Thousand naira in her (Mrs Chineme’...

The trial of Mrs Joy Ndubuisi Chineme, a staff of the Federal Ministry of Trade and Investment, (first defendant) and Mr Godwin Tabo Sakat of the Federal Ministry of Works and Housing, (second defendant) over alleged N12 million job racketeering has commenced in earnest before Justice C.O. Oba of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Apo, Abuja. The Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) had first arraigned the duo in a nine-count charge in July 2024. At the commencement of trial on Monday, the prosecution counsel, Mr. Suleiman Abdulkareem brought before the court, Mrs. Adah Ojoma, an Assistant Director in ICPC and first prosecution witness in the case. Mrs. Ojoma, told the court that a petition against the first defendant was received on 4th of March, 2022 which led to an investigation by the Commission.  According to her, in the course of investigation, "the team first discovered the sum of Three Hundred Thousand naira in her (Mrs Chineme’...

The Speaker Adamawa State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Bathiya Wesley, has tasked 224 Councillors as well as Clerks to the Local Government Councils to strive hard towards provision of good governance to the electorate. News Platform  Rt. Hon. Bathiya Wesley, stated this while declaring open a 3-Day Capacity Building Workshop for all the 21 LGC Councillors and Clerks held in Yola, Adamawa State. The workshop on Legislative Processes, Practice and Procedures was organised by the Adamawa State House of Assembly in collaboration with Sa-Sasilga Nigeria Limited. The Speaker said that it is their responsibility as representatives of people to breast up for good governance, saying that it is important to equip the participants with legislative knowledge for effective service delivery. According to him, the assembly and the organisation deemed it necessary to provide them with knowledge on legislative process, practices and procedures.  He disclosed that the 8th assembly under his lea...