Plenary proceedings of the House of Representatives for Wednesday, July 26th, 2023.
Plenary in the Green Chamber of the House of Representatives
Plenary in the Green Chamber of the House of Representatives
The cost efficiency of gas flaring in many host communities housing both multinational coys and their operations is high in terms of both human and environmental degradation. Hon. Jonathan Ukodhiko, member representing Isoko Federal Constituency has chosen to take the bull by horn by tackling the dangerous trend where Host Communities are taken for granted when his motion, compelling oil and gas multinationals to convert gas flared to consummable electricity for the benefit of the communities, rather than waste billions of metric tonnes of flared gas, was adopted on the floor of the Green Chamber.
The Nigeria National Assembly daily proceedings often focus on infrastructural deficit, community issues, flooding, insecurity, and the survival of citizens across job creation palliative, ease of doing business and more.
House of Representatives Plenary.
The Plenary on Tuesday began with a closedoor executive meeting where crucial matters of legislative importance were discussed. Thereafter the plenary resumed.
The controversial TETFUND undergoes investigation by the Adhoc Committee set up to look into issues of leakages, gaps and financial budgetary accountability regarding the N2.3 trillion education tax from TETFUND. Chaired by Hon. Wale Oke, and in attendance with other key Committee members is Hon. Ukodhiko Ajirioghene Jonathan representing Isoko Federal Constituency.
The main goal of a parliament, following the inauguaration of a new assembly, is to design and execute a set of proposed legislations that drive and support policies and programmes of the government for the good of the citizens and the public in general. In Nigeria, eight key legislative instruments are used as drivers to facilate the input and outcomes of all legislative delibrations on the floor of the house of Representative during plenary inclusive of: Matter of Urgent Public Importance, Motions, Bills (law making), Public, Petitions, Committee meetings (internal meeting), Oversights (checks and balances) and Representation.
To set the tone on what to expect for the 10th Assembly, the adhoc committee, with Hon. Ukodhiko A. Jonathan (Isoko Federal Constituency, Delta State), along with other members of the adhoc committee on Legislative Agenda, delibrated on key action points for onward execution.
Plenary proceedings of the House of Representatives for Thursday, July 6th, 2023 with The Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas presiding. After leading the opening prayer and recitation of the national pledge, the Speaker approved the votes and proceedings of Wednesday, July 5th, 2023.
The Warri-Benin federal road is a major gateway to one of Nigeria’s major Refineries, the Warri Refinery and Petrochemical Company, yet the road has become a death trap and source of economic woes and low productivity for residents, indigenes and citizens of Nigeria.
Isoko Federal Constituency’s newly sworn in House of Representatives Member, Hon. Ukodhiko Jonathan Ajirioghene speaks about his goals and expectations of the Isoko Nation.