June 20, (THEWILL)- The Ninth Session of the Cross River State House of Assembly has presented its Second Year Score card to the public.
The assembly which is headed by Rt. Hon. Eteng Jonas Williams said it has passed seven bills, three motions and twelve resolutions
It also said it is considering four matters of public importance and has done four confirmations.
Williams disclosed this at the Assembly Complex at a brief occasion to mark the second year anniversary of the 9th assembly.
The Speaker listed the seven bills passed by the House to include, the Cross River State Legislative House and Fund Management Bill 2020, the Cross River State Appropriation (Amendment) Bill 2020, the Cross River State Due Process and Price Intelligence Bureau for Public Procurement (Amendment) Bill 2020.
Also listed are the Cross River State Polytechnic Bill 2020, the Cross River State Appropriation Bill 2021, the Cross River State Bureau of Statistics (Amendment) Bill 2021 and the Cross River State University Bill 2021.
He acknowledged the contributions of some of its partners who helped in capacity building for members of the assembly.
“Honourable Members of the ninth Assembly and selected staff attended two capacity building workshops organised by Konard Adenauer Stiftung, one of our very reliable development partners.
“The first held in Nike Lake Resort, Enugu between 21st and 22nd October, 2020. The second was in Ibom Icon Hotel, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State from 21st to 23rd April, 2021.
“These trainings have improved the overall management of the House processes both in and out of the Chamber.
“We pride ourselves as being one of the best House of Assembly in the Country in respect of our application of standard legislative practices and procedure”, he stated.
He said infrastructural development of the assembly complex was improved particularly the aesthetics of the Assembly and the rehabilitation of the Administrative Block to provide a decent working environment for Members and staff.
At the official residential quarters, he said there has been provision of alternative power supply and water remained uninterrupted in the last 12 months.
Moving forward into the third Legislative year, the Speaker assured that the Cross River State House of Assembly will remain indivisible, strong and committed to the service of the state.
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