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A cross-section of parliamentarians during the presentation of the 2021 Appropriation Bill by President Muhammadu Buhari to a joint session of the National Assembly in Abuja on Thursday (8/10/20). Photo: NAN
• Lawmakers adjust movement, to enter, exit complex through Presidential Villa
Lawmakers have been notified of a possible attack by Boko Haram insurgents on the National Assembly complex and other public buildings in Abuja, The PUNCH has learnt.
Several members of the House of Representatives, on Wednesday confirmed to our correspondent that they had been notified of the imminent attack by the terrorist group.
One of them, who is from a state in the South-West, said his presence would henceforth be limited on the premises.
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Vice president, Yemi Osinbajo, on Thursday inaugurated the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) marshal inspectorate training school in Owa Alero, Ika northeast council of Delta state.
The school built and fully equipped by the Delta state government was also formally handed over to the federal government, by the state governor, Dr Ifeanyi Okowa.
Speaking at the occasion, the VicePresident said a robust partnership between states and the federal government was needed to promote sustainable development in the country.
The greater the cooperation between states and the federal government, the greater the development that Nigerians would witness, he stated.
Earlier, the Vice President had cautioned those fanning the ember of discord in the country to stop.
• Lawmakers adjust movement, to enter, exit complex through Presidential Villa
Lawmakers have been notified of a possible attack by Boko Haram insurgents on the National Assembly complex and other public buildings in Abuja, The PUNCH has learnt.
Several members of the House of Representatives, on Wednesday confirmed to our correspondent that they had been notified of the imminent attack by the terrorist group.
One of them, who is from a state in the South-West, said his presence would henceforth be limited on the premises.
“That is the security alert I saw today. I’m already moving out of here. I’ll only be around when there is a major reason to do so. Nowhere is safe in the country anymore,” he said.
Views: Visits 21 Vice President Yemi Osinbajo (4th right); cutting the tape to inaugurate FRSC Marshal Inspectorate Training School, Owa-Alero, Delta State, built by Delta State Government. With him are Delta Governor, Senator Dr Ifeanyi Okowa (4th left); his Deputy, Mr Kingsley Otuaro (2nd left); Minister of State for Labour and Productivity, Festus Keyamo, SAN (2nd right); Corps Marshal, FRSC, Boboye Oyeyemi (3rd right); HRM, Dr Emmanuel Efeizomor II, Obi of Owa (right); Chairman, FRSC Board, Mallam Bukhari Bello (3rd left) and Minority Leader, House of Representatives, Rt .Hon Ndudi Elumelu (Left) Thursday. The Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, on Thursday, cautioned proponents of secession in the country, advising them to drop such campaigns.
The National Assembly complex in Abuja
Lawmakers have been notified of a possible attack by Boko Haram insurgents on the National Assembly complex and other public buildings in Abuja.
Several members of the House of Representatives, on Wednesday confirmed to our correspondent that they had been notified of the imminent attack by the terrorist group.
One of them, who is from a state in the South-West, said his presence would henceforth be limited on the premises.
“That is the security alert I saw today. I’m already moving out of here. I’ll only be around when there is a major reason to do so. Nowhere is safe in the country anymore,” he said.