By Omolade Adegbuyi
The South West Senators Caucus has expressed great delight and deep appreciation to members of the Caucus over the passage of the South West Development Commission Bill at the Senate Plenary Session of Thursday, 26th September, 2024.
In a statement issued in Abuja by its Secretary, Senator Shuaib Afolabi Salisu, representing Ogun Central Senatorial District, the Caucus enthused that the bill, a collaborative effort of all the Senators from the South West Zone, is yet another demonstration of a shared vision and commitment of the Senators to advance and protect the interests of the Zone at all times, within the context of a united, secure and prosperous Nigeria.
The South West Development Commission, the principal objective of the Bill, will complement the development efforts of the six States in South West and in particular boost the Development Agenda of South West Nigeria (DAWN), a joint initiative of the South West States.
Whilst noting that the Bill still has to receive the concurrence of the House of Representatives to be ready for the Presidential Assent, the Caucus notes with confidence that the Honourable Members from the South West Zone are equally committed to this initiative and will work collaboratively, as is done in the Senate, to ensure easy and expeditious passage in the House.
The Caucus thanks the leadership of the National Assembly, particularly the Senate President, Distinguished Senator Godswill Obot Akpabio, CON, and Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, Ph.D. for their leadership and facilitation of the passage of the Bill.
“We note and thank all the National Assembly members (past and serving) from the zone who have made efforts at various times that have now culminated in the passage of this Bill in the 10th Assembly. As members of the 10th Senate, we are proud of this milestone. We want to reassure all the stakeholders that the South West Caucus in the National Assembly remains unwaveringly committed to the full realisation of the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for the benefit of all Nigerians, including our beloved South West Zone”, the statement concluded.