𝟔𝐭𝐡 𝐄𝐂𝐎𝐖𝐀𝐒 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭: 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐓𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐛𝐮 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐑𝐭 𝐇𝐨𝐧 𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐣𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧 𝐊𝐚𝐥𝐮, 𝐒𝐞𝐧. 𝐉𝐢𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐧 𝐁𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐮 𝐎𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐬
...........𝒂𝒔 𝒍𝒆𝒈𝒊𝒔𝒍𝒂𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒔 𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝒕𝒐 𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒌 𝒕𝒐𝒈𝒆𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓 𝒕𝒐𝒘𝒂𝒓𝒅𝒔 𝒂 𝒎𝒐𝒓𝒆 𝒑𝒆𝒂𝒄𝒆𝒇𝒖𝒍, 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒔𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒐𝒖𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝑾𝒆𝒔𝒕 𝑨𝒇𝒓𝒊𝒄𝒂
The induction of Rt Hon Benjamin Kalu and 34 other Nigerian lawmakers into the 6th Legislature of the ECOWAS Parliament by President Bola Tinubu is a significant milestone for Nigeria and the entire West African region.
This event marks the beginning of a new era of cooperation and collaboration among ECOWAS member states to address common challenges and promote regional integration.
The ECOWAS Parliament plays a crucial role in promoting democracy, good governance, and economic development in the region.
As representatives of the people, the Nigerian lawmakers have a responsibility to advocate for the interests of their constituents and contribute to the legislative process at the regional level.
By participating in the ECOWAS Parliament, they have the opportunity to engage with their counterparts from other member states, exchange ideas, and work together to address key issues facing West Africa.
The induction ceremony, presided over by President Tinubu, underscores Nigeria's commitment to the ECOWAS integration process and its role as a leading member state in the region.
The presence of high-ranking officials and dignitaries at the event highlights the importance of the ECOWAS Parliament as a forum for dialogue and cooperation among West African countries.
As the newly inducted members of the ECOWAS Parliament, Rt Hon Benjamin Kalu and his colleagues have a unique opportunity to make a positive impact on the region.
They have a platform to address key issues such as peace and security, trade and economic development, human rights, and environmental sustainability.
By working together with their counterparts from other member states, they can contribute to the advancement of the ECOWAS agenda and the well-being of the people of West Africa.
ECOWAS Parliament comprises 115 members drawn from the 15-member State of which Nigeria is one.
Nigeria has been allotted out of this number, 35 slots (That is 17 Senators and 18 Honourable members), followed by Ghana which has eight seats. Côte d’Ivoire is allotted seven seats, while Burkina Faso, Guinea, Mali, Niger, and Senegal have six seats, respectively.
Here is the list of Nigerians inducted into the 6th ECOWAS parliament under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu:
1. Rt Hon Benjamin Kalu
2. Hon. Barau JIBRIN
3. Hon. Mohammed Ali NDUME
4. Hon. Osita NGWU
5. Hon. Onyeka Peter NWEBONYI
6. Hon. Ireti Heebah KINGIBE
7. Hon. Natasha AKPOTI-UDUAGHAN
8. Hon. Sadiq Suleiman UMAR
9. Hon. Idiat Oluranti ADEBULE
10. Hon. Sharafadeen ALI
11. Hon. Jimoh IBRAHIM
12. Hon. Ipalibo Harry BANIGO
13. Hon. Aniekan BASSEY
14. Hon. Asuquo EKPENYONG
15. Hon. Osita Banaventure IZUNASO
16. Hon. Lawal Adamu USMAN
17. Hon. Ibrahim LAMIDO
18. Hon. David S.U JIMKUTU
19. Hon. Ahmed IDRIS
20. Hon. Dawodu BASHIRU
21. Hon. Awaji-Inombek Dagomie
22. Hon. Bamidele SALAM
23. Hon. Canice MOORE NWACHUKWU
24. Hon. Munachim UMEZURUIKE
25. Hon. Usman Auyo IBRAHIM
26. Hon. Ahmed MUNIR
27. Hon. Zakariya Dauda YAMPA
28. Hon. Sani NAZIFI
29. Hon. Paschal A. AGBODIKE
30. Hon. Mohammed ABUBAKAR AHMED
31. Hon. Udeogalanya Peter ANIEKWE
32. Hon. Sulaiman Abubakar GUMI
33. Hon. Blessing AMADI
34. Hon. Zainab GIMBA
35. Hon. Blessing ONU
Let me conclude by saying the induction of the Nigerian lawmakers into the 6th Legislature of the ECOWAS Parliament is a significant step towards regional integration and cooperation.
President Tinubu's leadership and support for the ECOWAS Parliament demonstrate Nigeria's commitment to the ideals of the organization and its role as a key player in the West African region.
The Nigerian lawmakers have a responsibility to represent the interests of their constituents and contribute to the development of the region through their participation in the ECOWAS Parliament.
Together, they can work towards a more prosperous, peaceful, and united West Africa.
𝓘𝔂𝓴𝓮 𝓜𝓫𝓪
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