The President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, on Friday assured Iyin-Ekiti Community in Ekiti State of speedy passage of a Bill seeking to establish the Federal University of Medical and Environmental Sciences. He gave the assurance when he hosted a team of Iyin-Ekiti community leaders led by Oba Adeniyi Ajakaye who visited him in Abuja. […]
The President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, on Friday assured Iyin-Ekiti Community in Ekiti State of speedy passage of a Bill seeking to establish the Federal University of Medical and Environmental Sciences.
He gave the assurance when he hosted a team of Iyin-Ekiti community leaders led by Oba Adeniyi Ajakaye who visited him in Abuja.
Supreme reports that the bill which went through a public hearing on Thursday would soon be presented to the Senate for final approval.
The Bill is sponsored by Sen. Michael Bamidele, (APC-Ekiti), Chairman, Senate Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters.
The senate president promised to do everything required to ensure the passage and thorough implementation of the bill.
He described the Bill as timely, progressive and duly sponsored by a “respected colleague and trusted brother”.
Lawan also reiterated that the 9th Senate is one, united and indivisible.
Leader of the delegation, Oba Ajakaiye conveyed the appreciation of Iyin-Ekiti community for progressing of the bill thus far, while also soliciting for the senate president’s support for its final passage.
Oba Ajakaiye, on behalf of the team, thanked the Laws for his words of assurance and promised to convey same to his people at home.
