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Bipi Explains Thanksgiving
The Chief Whip of the Rivers State House of Assembly and member, representing Ogu/Bolo Constituency, Rt. Hon. Evans Bapakaye Bipi, has given reasons for organising his election victory/thanksgiving service recently at St. Martin’s Anglican Church, Ogu in Ogu/Bolo Local Government Area.
Bipi, in his thanksgiving remarks at the church auditorium, said it was in fulfillment of a solemn vow he made to appreciate God in the congregation of the people and give Him all the glory for the great things He has done and still doing in his life.
According to him, the day after his victorious court ruling in Abuja, the spirit led him straight to this auditorium where he poured his profound gratitude to God.
The lawmaker opined that some persons might be wondering as to why the thanksgiving service is holding now, but that God who knows the heart of mankind had since accepted his thanksgiving, adding that “let His name alone be praised”.
He used the forum to thank the Governor of Rivers State, Chief Nyesom Wike, whom he described as a leader indeed for the love, care and understanding to him and his family, and commended him for his laudable achievements in his NEW Rivers Vision.
Bipi noted that the on-going construction of Government Secondary School, Ogu, that was completely demolished by the previous administration, the elevation of the traditional stool of Ogu to first class and the sandfilling project at Olomubie are some of the milestone projects embarked upon in his constituency and thanked him for the feat.
The Chief Whip also lauded former President Goodluck Jonathan and his wife, Dame Patience Jonathan, for playing the role of biological parents and for being part of his success story in life.
He also thanked his constituents for their efforts in the fight to institute a strong democratic culture in Rivers State, saying their belief in the strong electionerring process culminated in the victory of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the State.
Bipi urged them to remain focused and steadfast to enjoy the benefits of democracy.
The Bishop, Diocese of Okrika, Rt. Revd. Tubokosemie Abere who officiated at the service with the topic, “The Joy of Thanksgiving” stressed the importance of giving thanks to God for his love towards us. Dignitaries from all walks of life graced the occasion.
Collins Barasimeye
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NASS Sets Date For 2025 Budget Passage
Chairman, Senate committee on appropriations, Sen. Solomon Adeola, stated this on Monday in Abuja at a meeting with the chairmen of standing committees in the Senate.
According to him, Jan. 31 is the date for laying of reports on the appropriation bill before the Senate and the House of Representatives.
He said upon resumption from Christmas and New Year break on Jan. 14, both chambers of the national assembly would suspend plenary for two weeks for budget defence by ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs).
Sen. Adeola also said that NASS had fixed Jan. 9 for an open day on the budget to enable various stakeholders, aside heads of MDAs, to make inputs on the budget.
“A tentative time table has been drawn for consideration of the budget at committee level.
“Budget defence sessions begin from Jan. 7, while reports from various committees are expected to be submitted from 15th to 18th of this month.
“Afterwards, collation and tidying up of the various reports will be done by the appropriation committee, with the hope of laying final report on the budget at the Senate on 31st of this month.
“However, the 31st of January fixed for laying of the budget is tentative, as it is just given to guide our work,” he said.
The principal officers of the Senate who attended the meeting included: the Deputy Leader, Sen. Lola Ashiru and Senate Whip, Sen. Tahir Monguno.
They said that the timeframe for consideration and passage of the 2025 budget by the national assembly was short.
They, however, expressed hope on the timely passage of the budget.
The committee, thereafter, went into a closed door session with chairmen of the various standing committees in the Senate.
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