Kebbi State Governor, Nasir Idris, has inaugurated the 10th Kebbi State House of Assembly at the chambers of the legislative complex in Birnin Kebbi.

The lawmaker representing Zuru Constituency, Muhammad Usman-Zuru, also emerged as the Speaker of the Kebbi Assembly during the inauguration on Thursday, June 8.

Usman-Zuru was elected through a nomination and seconded by Adamu Birnin Yauri, representing Ngaski constituency, and Muhammad Garba-Augie, representing Augie constituency, respectively.

The Assembly also elected the lawmaker representing Bagudo East constituency, Muhammad Samaila, as Deputy Speaker.

Speaking at the event, Idris, who was represented by the Clerk of the Assembly, Sulaiman Shamaki, said: “The section confers on the governor the powers to dissolve the previous assembly (in this case the 9th) and simultaneously proclaim the 10th which will begin by electing principal officers of the house.

“My duty this morning is to officially dissolve the 9th Assembly and inaugurate the 10th Assembly so that you can commence your first session.

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“Whereas it is provided in section 105, subsection 3 of the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 as amended.

“That the person elected as governor shall have the power to issue a proclamation for the holding of the first session of the state assembly immediately after being sworn in.

“Therefore, I, Dr Nasir Idris, Governor of Kebbi State, in the exercise of the powers bestowed upon me by section 105 subsection 3 as aforesaid, and of all other powers enabling me on that behalf hereby proclaim that the first session of the 10th Kebbi State Assembly holds at 11:00 am on this day, Thursday the 8th of June, 2023, in the Kebbi State House of Assembly Complex, Birnin Kebbi,” he said.

Idris further solicited the cooperation of the lawmakers in administering the state and providing good governance to Kebbi state.

Speaking shortly after the oath of office, Usman-Zuru promised to deliver against all odd, thanking the lawmakers for electing and entrusting him with the legislative responsibility.

The Speaker assured the lawmakers that he would not betray the confidence of the people of the state.

The Star