Month: <span>March 2021</span>

Serving Speakers and their predecessors from the Northwest zone of Nigeria have declared their support for Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the successor to President Muhammadu Buhari in 2023.

Their declarations and promises are coming some weeks after a similar endorsement of Tinubu was carried out by their colleagues in the southwestern zone of Nigeria.

At a meeting held in Kano for the states in the northwestern zone on Friday, the senior lawmakers declared that Tinubu remains the right person for the presidential ticket of the All Progressives Congress (APC) at this time.

Some of them argued that with the challenges currently being faced by the country, Nigeria deserves a leader who is detribalised and has shown over time that he has the capacity to lead the country.

Praising Asiwaju Tinubu for being able to unite the southwest under one umbrella, they noted that his leadership qualities are mostly scarce in some other zones of the country declaring this as an advantage for the entire country.

At the Kano meeting where the speakers and former speakers received the visiting Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt Hon. (Dr) Mudashiru Obasa, who led a team from the southwest, participants further promised to commence grassroots mobilisation ahead of electioneering.

Rt. Hon. Yau Abdullahi Yanshana, a former speaker from Kano, described Tinubu as a worthy leader, who he believes would take Nigeria to better heights while one of his colleagues from the state, said at the meeting that Tinubu would have no problems securing votes from Kano and other states in the zone.

“We should now be thinking beyond him being the flagbearer of the APC and concentrate on securing victory for him in the actual election.

“We know that 90 percent of the structure of the party is built by Tinubu,” he said assuring that 95 percent of the votes from Kano will be in favour of the national leader of the APC.

On his part, Abu Dauda, a former deputy speaker in Jigawa, noted the contributions of Tinubu to the success of the APC and the growth and progress of Nigeria.

According to him, Tinubu becoming president would mean consolidating on his passion to make Nigeria great.

“If not him, then who? If not now, then when?” Dauda asked.

Addressing journalists concerning the meeting in Kano, the host Speaker, Rt. Hon. Hamisu Ibrahim Cidari, said with 2023 approaching, there was a need to source for a flagbearer “who can stand on his feet and effectively direct people.”

He said Tinubu already has their support and promised that he would win in Kano during the 2023 presidential election.

Speaker Obasa said he and his team made of serving lawmakers, including Hons. Victor Akande and Temitope Adewale, as well as two former speakers of Ogun and Oyo respectively, were in the zones to interact with their colleagues on how to move the nation forward.

“2023 is by the corner and the first thing is to look within us for the person that is capable, that has all it takes – the knowledge and capability – to deliver. To achieve that, there is need for us to come together and talk and extend the discussion beyond our boundary to every part of the country to make it easier for us in Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the man that we believe can deliver,” Speaker Obasa said.

An elated Obasa commended his colleagues in the zone for honouring the meeting in their numbers.

“What we met is even beyond our expectations. This is an encouragement and success because our brothers here have assured us that they are on it and that we should concentrate on others beyond them because they are already in support of what we have come to preach to them,” he said.

Ambassador Aliyu Lawal Saulawa, national coordinator of the Bola Ahmed Tinubu (BAT) Movement, said the organisation is formed to garner the support of Nigerians for Tinubu ahead of 2023.

He argued that in 2015 and 2019, the north got a lot of support from Tinubu and others from the southwest adding that it was just to reciprocate the support.

He noted that Speakers, deputy speakers and lawmakers have major roles to play in this regard being representatives of communities and constituencies across Nigeria.

“We have held an initial meeting in Ibadan in the southwest where past and current speakers agreed to support the movement. We are now here,” he said.

He said the next meeting for the south-south zone would hold in Bayelsa.

Some top lawmakers who attended the meeting included Hon. Abdu A. Dauda from Jigawa, Hon. Moh’d W. G. from Sokoto, Hon. Aliyu Auwal from Kaduna, Rt. Hon. Aliyu Sabiu Muduru from Katsina.

Among the others are: Hon. Ahmad Garba from Jigawa, Isa Idris from Jigawa, Rt. Hon. Shehu Dalhatu from Katsina, Rt. Hon. Yusuf Ata from Kano, Rt. Hon. Aliko Shuaibu from Kano, Rt. Hon. Abdul’Azeez GG from Kano, Rt. Hon. Bal’arabe Gani from Kano, Hon. Abdullahi MB, and Rt. Hon. Kabiru Alhassan.

Lagos State House of Assembly on Monday through its House Committee on Commerce, Industry and Cooperatives at the inspection visit to Dangote Refinery; commended the level of work attained by the conglomerate since the commencement of the project.

Chairman of the Committee, Hon. Bisi Yusuff reiterating the satisfaction of the Committee, stated “It is an extremely laudable project and we are delighted that this is situated in Lagos State, we will give all necessary legislative backing to support your legal activities.” He maintained.

Looking at the multiplier effect, Hon. Yusuff stated that the project is a pride that will boost the economy of Lagos State and the entire nation.

However, the Committee also spoke on issues bordering with the indigenes and host communities whose lands are affected through the construction of the facility and further enjoined the Dangote to help by providing employment to alleviate the standard of living of the host communities.

Also speaking at the tour of the refinery, Hon. Desmond Elliot raised questions on the possible environmental issues that could arise from the refinery; he inquired on waste management, recycling, greenhouse and the effect on climate change.

The Chief Operations Officer, Mr. Giuseppe Surace revealed that the project has overwhelming capacity to cater for local consumption in Nigeria, “We have adopted the best practices as the basis of our design to ensure capability.”

Adding that the project will transform the country in all its sector, Mr.Surace stated that units in the refinery will produce gasoline, ethanol amongst many other production.

Mr. Surace while assuaging the cogent points raised by the Committee stated “In terms of job creation, there is no Nigerian that will not directly or indirectly benefit as we have structures in place to meet the needs of the host communities thru employment and other measures’ he also assured a robust interaction with other arms outside the circumference of the host communities.”

The Committee, at the end of the tour requested that the House be availed, the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed with the Federal Government to ascertain the level of involvement of the Lagos State Government.

Members of the Committee who took part in the tour include Hon. Kehinde Joseph, Hon. Kazeem Raheem, Hon. Victor Akande, Hon. Folajimi Mohammed, Hon. Desmond Elliot and Hon. Mojeed Fatai.

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The Lagos State House of Assembly has approved a request made to its lawmakers by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu for the purchase of 355 vehicles for Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) in the state.

The number of cars is out of the 916 needed for various officials of the government.

The approval was carried out through a voice vote at the sitting on Thursday presided over by the Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. (Dr) Mudashiru Obasa.

The Acting Clerk of the House, Mr. Olalekan Onafeko, had on Monday March 22 announced during plenary that the Assembly received a letter from the Ministry of Economic Planning and Budget seeking approval to expend from the special expenditure to procure vehicles for official use by officials of the MDAs to aid effective and efficient service.

Speaker Obasa had subsequently committed the request to the House Committee on Economic Planning and Budget headed by Hon. Gbolahan Yishawu (Eti Osa 2).

The committee was asked to report to the House on Thursday.

Presenting the report during plenary on Thursday, Hon. Gbolahan Yishawu explained that the Committee invited the state’s Head of Service (HOS), Mr. Hakeem Muri-Okunola, and the Permanent Secretary in the state Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning, Mrs. Abiola Liadi amongst others to defend the request.

He noted that the three requests to expend from the special expenditure votes included the sum of N464, 375,000 Million, N1, 395, 300 billion and N2,567,535,000 Billion totalling N4,427,210 Billion.

The money, he said, is to be financed from the Special Expenditure Votes of the 2021 Appropriation Law.

According to Yishawu, the Committee urged the officials of the state government to include the purchase of vehicles for government officials in subsequent budgets rather than requesting for purchase of vehicles from special expenditure votes.

The lawmaker revealed that the state government actually needed about 1,006 for its officials as discovered by the Committee, but that the Governor approved only 355 due to shortage of fund.

The House also passed the Bill for A Law to Consolidate All Laws Relating to The Transport Sector 2021.

The House later adjourned sitting to Monday 12th April, 2021.

Lagos State House of Assembly Committee on Tertiary Institutions pursuant to its recent creation by the Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. (Dr.) Mudashiru Obasa in ways for the House to further carry out its oversight functions extensively in the best interests of the people commenced with an inaugural meeting with the tertiary institutions leaders under its purview on Wednesday at the Assembly Complex.

The Chairman of the Committee, Hon. Ajani Owolabi, opened the floor of discussion, stating that the essence of the meeting is to understand the status of ongoing projects in the institutions based on the observant view on the input of the Budget for Y2021.
“It is important that we understand each other and also for the institutions to carry the Committee along in working towards improving the institutions in Lagos State. This meeting is not to chastise or witch-hunt anyone but to really be on top of situations and issues that needs to be addressed.” He said.

Calling the institutions attention to the resolution of a recent strike action in Lagos State University, LASU by his intervention to the Special Adviser on Education; Hon. Ajani maintained that it is when the Committee and the House is availed with information that could assist in advocating for effective government policies that will enable the sector to grow for the benefit of the students in the institutions and its administration.

“I am very much available as the Chairman of this Committee, especially coming from an academic background in line of lecturing. I am in a good position to understand the plight and yearnings of the institutions on issues that may come up or arise which will enable the House to make laws and regulations that will address the issues of the institutions, moving forward.” He added.

Provost, Lagos State College of Health Technology, Mr. Moyo Kasim congratulating the Chairman on his new appointment, gave an overview of the College programs and administration. He also appreciated the government’s efforts on the success and achievements recorded between the short period the College was established.

Hon. Ajani assured that saddled with the responsibility of reporting to the House on the state of affairs in the institutions; the Committee will commence on an all-encompassing visitation as an oversight function to the State owned tertiary institutions very soon.

Institutions present at the inaugural meeting include; Lagos State University, LASU, Lagos State Polytechnic, LASPOTECH; Lagos State College of Nursing, Midwifery & Public Health Nursing, Igando, and Lagos State University of College of Medicine.

Other Hon. Members of the Committee who attended the meeting with Hon. Owolabi Ajani are Hon. Desmond Elliot, Hon. Olawale Olayiwola, Hon. Setonji David, Hon. Bisi Yusuff and Hon. Akinsanya Nureini.

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The Speaker of Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. (Dr) Mudashiru Obasa, on Monday constituted a joint committee of the House to probe allegations brought against two local government council chairmen in the state.

The joint committees on Public Account Committee (Local) and Local Government Administration and Community Affairs are to investigate allegations of unscrupulous activities against the chairmen of Isolo LCDA and Ikosi-Isheri LCDA respectively.
They were accused of incursion into legislative activities in their respective councils and undermining the functionality of the legislative arms of the councils.

Speaker Obasa, while constituting the joint committees, said: “Beyond the issue of the budget, there is need to address the victimisation and threats against councilors by council chairmen.

“The introduction of thugs into the Local Government chambers to beat up councilors is something we must not allow and wherever it happens we must assert appropriate sanctions; we must ensure that such chairman does not escape the consequence of such act.”
The allegations were detailed in the petitions titled: ‘Petition against our House Leader, Councilor Remi Shittu’, and ‘Fraudulent Misappropriation of Public Funds accruable to Ikosi-Isheri LCDA by the Executive Chairman, Princess Samiat Abolanle Bada and abuse of Office’ respectively.

The two petitions written and signed by aggrieved councillors from Isolo LCDA and Ikosi Isheri Local Council Development Area (LCDA) respectively, were read on the floor of the House by the Acting Clerk, Barrister Olalekan Onafeko.

In one of them, Remi Shittu, Isolo LCDA Council Leader was alleged to have summarily suspended four councillors over absence at sitting just before the council chairman, Shamsideen Olaleye presented a budget.

According to the petition, with the four suspended, only three councillors witnessed the budget presentation and expressly passed it within 24 hours.

In Ikosi-Isheri LCDA, Akanni Ajibola Usman, Leader of the council claimed there was a frosty relation between the councillors and the council chairman, Mayoress Semiat Bada.

According to Usman, Semiat allegedly misappropriated public funds and instigated some councillors to boycott sittings.

Discussing the issue on the floor of the House, Hon. Rotimi Abiru, a member of the House, urged that the petitions be looked into and that adequate actions be taken.

On his part, Hon. Rotimi Olowo, another lawmaker, noted that the development is one too many.

“It is a breach of procedures. I suggest that an ad-hoc committee be constituted to nib it in the bud,” Olowo added.

In his contribution, Hon. Gbolahan Yishawu, said: “It is very unfortunate. The budget is a very crucial process that cannot be achieved in 24 hours.” He supported the suggestion that a committee be set up to investigate the allegations.

Speaking also, Hon. Abdulsobur Olawale reflected on his experience across the councils visited recently in an oversight function.
The joint committees have been given till Thursday, March 25, to report back to the House.

Meanwhile, the House received a letter from the Ministry of Economic Planning and Budget seeking approval to expend from the special expenditure for the procurement of vehicles for official use by various Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs).
According to the letter, the purchase of the vehicles is to aid effective and efficient service.

In response, the Speaker committed the request to the House Committee on Economic Planning and Budget which is to report to the House on Thursday.

The Lagos State House of Assembly duly represented by the Chairman, House Committee on Tourism, Arts and Culture, Hon. Fatai Oluwa at the official commissioning of the restored Glover Memorial Hall on Wednesday saluted Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s administration over the major tourism development features in Lagos.

Also, ably representing the Rt. Hon. (Dr.) Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa, Speaker of the House; Hon. Fatai while delivering his goodwill message stated that the Hall will serve as a multi-functional purpose with rich contents that will be culturally, traditionally, and historically beneficial to Lagos State, Nigeria and globally.

“Aside its entertainment and tourism significance, the Hall is maximally utilised towards achieving its full potential, as a space dedicated to arts, culture and society as well as have huge potential to contribute significantly to the State’s revenue.” He said.

Adding that it is in the goodwill of the government to continue to strive towards a better Lagos; Hon. Fatai Oluwa coined the words of the Rt. Hon. Speaker of the House that, “the call for rebuilding Lagos is a continuous journey which must not be relented in order to have a better, greater and resilient Lagos State.”

Following other goodwill speeches from His Royal Highness, Oba Rilwan Akiolu, the Oba of Lagos, various dignitaries; Mr. Governor, Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu stated in his keynote address that the remodelling of Glover Memorial Hall reflects the determination of his administration to rebuild Lagos as well as promote the entertainment and tourism sector.

He further assured that his administration will not neglect the real identity of Lagos, “The completion and formal commissioning of the remodelled Glover Memorial Hall reflects our determination to rebuild Lagos, revamp our historic and public assets.”

“Today’s event signals a gradual return of activities within the tourism and entertainment sector. It is a testament to a splendid past and an indicator of a more glorious future in which Lagosians have the jobs and opportunities that they require to flourish.” He maintained.

The Commissioning was attended by many dignitaries including, Oba of Lagos, Oba Rilwan Akiolu; Hon. Olanrewaju Afinni, Member, Lagos State House of Assembly; State Executive Council; Commissioner for Ministry of Tourism, Pharm. (Mrs.) Uzamat Akinbile-Yussuf; Honourable Commissioners; Body of Permanent Secretaries.

In continuation of the Ad Hoc Committee’s visitation to all the tourist attraction sites in all divisions of Lagos State, the Committee visited the sites in and around Lagos Island such as King Ado Circle, Mega Pipe, JK Randle Centre for Yoruba Culture and History, Glover Memorial Hall, Tinubu Square, Lagos House, Tafawa Balewa Square and others.

On Thursday, the Committee converged at the King Ado Circle which was discovered to currently undergo construction by Central Business District, CBD with the purpose of constructing a water fountain with the aid to further beautify the monumental site.

Occupying the precise location at Onikan is the JK Randle Centre for Yoruba Culture and History, an ongoing construction also visited by the Committee where they met with the contractor in charge, Constructions KAISER Limited.

Hon. Nurudeen Solaja-Saka remonstrated that the project ought to be in its final stage of completion as it has been awarded almost 5 years ago as copious amount of fund has been disbursed for the purpose of its completion.

“This project has been handled lightly, we should be at its completion stage by now. The Committee needs to be availed with information on the project status.” He said.

In response, Engr. Jayesimi Idris, Site Contractor in charge, disclosed that the slowdown of the project has majorly been due to the pandemic lockdown and the stalling of funds from the Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning which was promised for the purchase of materials.

The Committee therefore invited the contractor for a sit down on Wednesday with documents and pictorial evidence on project status, contractual agreement and project template to juxtapose the level of work done so far.

Also discovering the need for renovations, total rehabilitation of major monuments and sites discovered in Lagos Island; the Committee will further their inspections to other divisions in the State.

With the Lagos State House of Assembly’s purpose to review the heritage monuments and tourist attraction sites in the State, the Ad Hoc Committee on Tourism, Arts and Culture mandated for the charge progressed on an inspection tour through the 5 (five) IBILE divisions starting with Badagry on Thursday.

The Committee chaired by Hon. Fatai Oluwa was welcomed by the Ministry of Tourism Annex in Badagry and was taken to the Badagry Heritage Museum, Mobee Royal Family Slave Relics Museum, First Storey Building, Seriki Abass Compound, Badagry Slave Route popularly known as “Point of no return”, Palace of Oba Akran of Badagry among others.

At the Badagry Heritage Museum, the Committee met with the Head, Museum Curator, Mr. Peter Mesewaku who conveyed them around the Museum; discovering that the Museum whilst upgraded from its previous image, lacked many facilities, an operational website and more access to revenue generating arrangement.

Hon. Fatai Oluwa emphasised that the Ministry can perform optimally through the Heritage Museum if, “The Museum can encourage tourists to visit other government owned monument and attraction sites in Badagry, as well as enhance the use of the hall owned by the Museum by introducing shows and stage theatre performances enticing and creating awareness to people nationwide.”

Following the visit to the First Storey Building, Boekoh Quarters, the Committee met with the building Manager, Mr. Ezekieh Sotenji who gave a detailed descriptive history of the almost dilapidated structure, appealling that the building can no longer be maintained by the Anglican Church as there are many modifications to be made to uphold the historical heritage.

In response, the Committee alluded there needed to be a total rehabilitation of the building exhibiting its history whilst preserving it for many generations to come.

Visiting the monument identified as “the fisherman”, the Committee noted that the stature had to be situated with the intention of relaxation by tourists as well as an image of a fish as a symbol of occupation of the stature, while at the site of the fallen Agia tree indicated that a celebration of Christianity and Christmas which originated by the former White Slave masters on every September 24th since its inception in 1842 will attract crowd as well as tourists from all over thereby generating awareness and revenue for the State.

The tour also touched the Vlekete Slave Market, Posukoh Quarters which was where the Slaves were traded upon arrival to White Slave owners and also served as a Customary Court in the pre-colonial era, Hon. Apata Samson, Office of the Supervisor for Tourism and Environment, Badagry LGA who also welcomed the Committee revealed that the market also served as the site where the treaty to abolish Slavery was signed but however has been eaten up by various houses and buildings.

He also added that the building constructed in honour of the market is yet to be furnished nor commissioned by the government.

At the District Officer’s residence which was managed by the Ministry of Tourism and Ministry of Information and Strategy, the Committee discovered that it was locked up and unused by the State despite the structure being completed; however hoped that it would be renovated, equipped and ready to use with time.

The Committee visited the Mobee of Badagry, HRH Menu-Toyi II who urged the government while appreciating their effort to revive all abandoned projects started in Badagry.

Arriving at the Old palace of Oba Akran, the Committee noted that the structure is due for modification and renovation in order to avoid the total collapse of the derelict building.

Getting to the “Point of no return” Slave route which was a major Slave port after it was opened in 1473 during the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade era was journeyed to on foot by the Committee through Gberefu Village; where the Committee also discovered the Spirit Attenuation Well, an ancient pause for water on the Slave route drank by the Slaves with the purpose of erasing their memory and turn them meek.

The Committee observed that the hectares of land in possession of by the government to establish a theatre village and several structures has been encroached on by residents; the Amphitheatre constructed by the beach un opened for use due to contractual issues from the contractor.

In review, the Committee resolve to call on the contractors in charge of the Amphitheatre as well as the Surveyor General to avail them with the Map Grid survey of the land owned by the state government in Gberefu Village.

Further inspection of monuments and tourist sites will continue to other divisions of the State in accordance with the decision of the Committee.

The visitation was embarked by the Members of the Committee; Hon. Fatai Oluwa, Hon. Nurudeen Solaja-Saka, Hon. Victor Akande, Hon. Rauf Age-Sulaiomn; Members from the Ministry of Tourism and the Committee’s Secretariat.

 

Policymakers face daunting questions on regulating and legislating the growing impact of digital technology at an age where technology moves at a warp speed.

Hon. Olanrewaju Afinni, Chairman, House Committee on Science and Technology of the Lagos State House of Assembly, in an interface parley with private tech-holders in the ecosystem including the Lagos State Executive Council Members, Special Adviser for Innovation and Technology, Mr. Tubosun Alake and Special Adviser for Sustainable Development Goals and Lagos Global, Mrs. Solape Hammond on Friday discussed “The Technology and Investment Legislative Agenda for Lagos” at Impact Hub, Lagos.

The conversation which bordered on the “Lagos Innovative Master Plan” and the “Proposed Legislative Agenda” is subject to the guidance and input of the ecosystem in order for the government to make laws that would drive innovative levels without strangling the ecosystem’s innovative and economic impact in the State and where the ecosystem can thrive.

To make sense of what is going on with germane digital issues in terms of the regulatory and legislative fronts; Hon. Afinni disclosed that efforts to legislate or regulate a sector usually has to do with the realisation of a need which leads to the creation of a bill and passing of the bill into law which comes in three extensive stages. We have come to you now in this parley with ideas and we seek to engage ourselves in creating agendas that is peculiar to Lagos, thereby planing adequately and creating more insight on what we want to do.” He explained.

Mr. Alake in his presentation on the “Lagos Innovation Master Plan”, divulged that the plan has a four strategic designs which cut across access: data, infrastructure, talent and funding, “The idea is, what are some of the elements required for innovation to thrive in Lagos State and we had a couple of interactive session and the product of that is the Innovation Master Plan, and it is based on four main pillars, that if the government can unleash or perhaps intervene in these areas, then we begin to see increasing levels of innovation.”

“We gave an update on some of the things we have been doing and before we got into the legislative agenda, we need a relationship between our legislature and the ecosystem to see a glimpse of what is going on. This is an event that will rectify that.” He stated.

Speaking on the issue of incentives that will assist the tech ecosystem in their role of investment in Lagos technology, Mrs. Solape Hammond expounded that as part of the conversation, there is an upcoming creation of the Startup Act which will differentiate levels of innovative startups as it will cut across boards, boosting economic growth by enabling startups and investors absorb more people into the labour market.

“Many barriers will be reduced as there will be market for local companies to influence laws that will enable the sector.” She said.

The tech-holder companies present at the discussion in names are Microsoft, MTN, Flutterwave, ISN Hubs, KOBO, Lifebank, Eko Innovation Centre, Impact Hub, Dell, Embassy of Austria in various position disclosed that the engagement was helpful and critical to understand what the State Government is doing in terms of innovation and legislative agenda and the investment platform they can come in as.

The newly appointed Chairman, House Committee on Information, Strategy & Security, Hon. Setonji David during a familiarisation meeting with the media correspondence of the Lagos State House of Assembly, LAHACA on Monday expressed concerns to the press officials urging them to avoid sensational news devoid of facts that seeks to misinform the public.

Hon. David explained that the meeting was also part of his oversight function as Chairman to establish a harmonious relationship aimed at ensuring better understanding and enlightening of events surrounding the House of Assembly.

“As a trailblazer for other State House of Assemblies in this Country, we are concerned with the image this House projects to the world; therefore it is in our best interest to partner with the media as you are part and parcel of this government. For democracy to survive, we need the media, so your role cannot be over emphasised, however, we must ensure that the reportage of the media is with true facts and devoid of ambiguity.”

“So this is why we hold this meeting to acquaint the House with the Media Outlet correspondence, as there should be no end to engagements for necessary background information to condition your reportage. Let us work harmoniously to report the true distinguished image of this great House.” He said.

Adding to the matter of importance, the Chairman of the Lagos State House of Assembly Correspondence Association, LAHACA, Mr. Lanre Akinsanya also reassured the Committee that an array of publications concerning the Plenary Sessions, Public Hearings and major activities of the House would be reported as it is their duty and why they are posted from their various media outlets to the Assembly.

The meeting was attended by all the Media Outlet Correspondence posted to the House.