$1bn Military Equipment Purchase by FG: Gov Ahmed seeks Kwara Assembly's Approval for deduction from ECA.
The Kwara State House of Assembly has received request for its approval for the deduction of the State's share of the $1bn for purchase of military equipment from the Excess Crude Account in the bid by the Federal Government effectively combat security challenges in the country.
This request was contained in a letter by the State Governor, Alhaji AbdulFatah Ahmed,to the Speaker, Dr Ali Ahmad, dated 23rd May, 2018, read by the Deputy Speaker, Chief Mathew Okedare at the floor of the House.
Governor Ahmed in the letter to the House, explained that in view of prevailing Boko Haram insurgence and Herdsmen/Fulani attacks, the Federal Government had to embark on procurement of additional military and other essential security equipment and gadgets.
The Nigeria Governors' forum agreed to compliment the efforts of the Federal Government by allowing withdrawal from the Excess Crude Account due to the high cost of the military equipment.
According to the Governor, the approval of the House for the deduction of the state government's share of the $1bn estimated cost was statutorily required for the procurement of military equipment for the nation's armed forces.
The Deputy Speaker then directed the House Committee on Rules and Business to slate the Governor's request for legislative consideration.
Meanwhile, the legislature has commended the state government and the authority of the State Polytechnic for complying with its resolutions, in ensuring refund of excess tuition fee by some students of the institution.
The House equally at its Tuesday's sitting called on the state government to put necessary machinery in motion for accelerated grassroot sports development in the state.
The resolution followed a Motion on the Need to celebrate the victory of Kaiama LGEA School at the just concluded Channels Kids Cup International Tournament, raised by member representing Kaiama/Kemanji/Wajibe Constituency, Hon Ahmed Ibn Mohammed.
The House which called for reward of the pupils with scholarship by the state government ,advocated effective funding and collaboration of corporate bodies in exposing and harnessing hidden talents at the grassroot for accelerated sports development.
It then enjoined affluent individuals and corporate bodies to emulate the gesture of Superintendent T Y Mahmud in sponsoring the Pupils and contributing to grassroot sports development.
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