Rt. Hon. Kwamoti Bitrus Laori was among leaders that graced the campaign tour of LGAs by the State PDP LGA Chairmanship and Councillorship campaign council in Adamawa state

Today it was the turn of Mayo-Belwa, Demsa and Numan LGAs. 

The Rt. Hon. Member representing Demsa/Human/Lamurde Federal Constituency encouraged party faithfuls to close ranks, support the nominees and come out en masse to vote for all the PDP candidates in the 21 LGAs of Adamawa state come Saturday.

He maintains that voting PDP is the surest way to guarantee the sustainability of the development strides of HE Rt. Hon. Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri - led - administration across the state. 

The Federal law maker appeal for calm and peaceful conduct during the election.

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*Rt. Hon. Kwamoti B. Laori Visits AU-ASRIC and Nigeria Sao-Tome & Principe Joint Development Authority Offices in Abuja.*

  

The Chairman, House Committee on Cooperation and Integration in Africa and member representing Demsa/Numan/Lamurde Federal Constituency, Rt. Hon. Kwamoti B. Laori led members of his committee on a familiarization visit to the African Union Scientific Technical Research Commission and the Headquarters of the Nigeria/Sao-Tome and Principe Joint Development Authority in Abuja. 

The visit afforded members of the committee and the International Organizations an opportunity to interface and strengthen areas of collaboration and mutual interest. 

At the AU-ASRIC in Nigeria, the Executive Director, Engr. Ahmed Hamdy (Ph.D.) briefed the committee on the activities of the Commission which centered on the promotion of Science, Technology and Innovation in for Africa's development. 

Some of the programs of AU-ASRIC in Nigeria include Hepatitis Free Africa, Capacity Building for Science and Technology, Community Inclusive Innovation, Post-conflict recovery initiatives, tackling the challenges of climate change in Africa, Agricultural innovation, etc. 

At the Nigeria Sao-Tome and Principe Joint Development Authority headquarters in Abuja, the Executive Director, Non-Hydrocarbon Resources, Mr. Adriano Almeida and other management staff briefed the committee on the activities of the JDA since it's establishment also listed poor funding, non- payment of Counter-part operational costs and Personnel Remuneration, Absence of Joint Ministerial Council, inadequate security at the Joint Development Zone, leading to loss of revenue from non-hydrocarbone activities among major setbacks to the implementation of the bilateral agreement to benefit the parties. 

In his response, Rt. Hon. Kwamoti, on behalf of the committee assured the organizations of the Committee's support and resolve to collaborate with the management to ensure the organizations function more effectively to the benefit of all Nigerians and the African region at large. 

Highlights of the visit includes presentation of library resources and award.

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The Rt. Hon. At plenary yesterday doing what he knows to do best. Representation and networking

 

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*Rt. Hon. Kwamoti B. Laori scrutinize the Bill to Regulate Corporate Social Responsibility.*

 

One essential condition that must be fulfilled in the process of law making is public hearing. 

Today, the law maker representing Demsa/Numan/Lamurde Federal Constituency and members of the 10th Assembly Committee on Corporate Social Responsibility engages critical stakeholders and the general public on the principles and values of a bill that seeks regulate corporate social responsibility in Nigeria.

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*Rt. Hon. Kwamoti B. Laori Receives Myaniyomso Club's Award of Excellence and Purposeful Leadership.*

 

It's the 7th Edition of Myaniyomso Club's National Retreat/Award Presentation held at Mope Hotels, Jos- Plateau State. 

The member representing Demsa/Numan/Lamurde Federal Constituency is among the 3 eminent Nigerians honored by the Club, in recognition of his outstanding performance at the National Assembly. 

While appreciating the honor done him, Rt. Hon. Kwamoti applauded the club's vision and initiatives, also urge the club to continue to advance the cause of unity and progress in Numan and Adamawa state. 

The law maker further challenge the club to aspire to grow beyond its current status, comparing it to the Ikoyi Club of Lagos founded in 1938.

Rep. Kwamoti promise to support the club initiatives in the area of coperate social responsibility to Numan community; urge the club to expand it's proposed arena to accommodate bar, swimming pool, indoor sports and recreational needs of Numan community and guests. 

Also urge the club the engage in community coperate social responsibility as well as businesses that promotes commerce and industry in the state. 

Hon Kwamoti made a cash donation to the club and promises continued support for the club objectives and projects. 

Other award recipients are Distinguished Senator Binos Dauda Yaroe and Dr. Maurice  Vunobolki (Dyapa Bachama).

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*Rt. Hon. Kwamoti B. Laori Decried the recent increase on electricity tariff in Nigeria: Calls for Review.*

 

At the special public hearing of the Joint House of Reps Committees on Power, Commerce, National Planning and Delegated Legislation, the Nigerian Society of Engineers, Manufacturers Association of Nigeria and reps of Civil Society Organization all presented their positions on the policy. 

Stakeholders underscores the need for an electricity sector that is efficient and reliable as being fundamental to Nigeria's infrastructure and industrial growth. They however urge government to be sensitive to the welfare of Nigerians by implementing policies that supports private sector investment and industrialization. 

According to the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria, the over 300% increase in electricity tariff has led to the shorting down of many manufacturing industries both large and small scale due to high cost of production.

The cumulative effect of the policy on unemployment and insecurity can only be imagined. 

The people's law maker, representing Demsa/Numan Lamurde Federal Constituency also described the increase in electricity tariff in Nigeria as insensitive to the suffering of the masses who are yet to cope with the impact of subsidy removal on petroleum products.

The law maker acknowledged the impact of the increase on national economic growth and productivity,  unemployment and the general welfare of Nigeria's citizens assured stakeholders that the committee would review all presentations made. 

During the public hearing,  a representative of the Nigeria Electricity Regulatory Commission attempted to halt the proceedings on grounds of an existing Court process. 

In his response Rt. Hon. Kwamoti B. Laori, being a lawyer himself clarifies that the court processes refered to cannot hinder the public hearing from continuing on the grounds that the voices of Nigerians who are not parties to the suit in court is crucial and the public hearing by the House of Reps  represents such voices.

Hon. Kwamoti's clarifications was supported by Prof. Sam Amadi and other learned colleagues in the committee which allowed the public hearing to proceed unhindered.

It is hope that the outcome of the public hearing yields better reviews on the current electricity tariff regime to save manufacturing companies, workers in private sector and indeed the Nigerian populace from the further negative impacts of the regime.

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*Rt. Hon. Kwamoti B. Laori re-commits Federal University of Education Numan (Establishment Bill) for Passage by the House of Representatives* .

Recall that the Bill for an Act to establish Federal University of Education, Numan was passed by both Chambers of the National Assembly in the 9th Assembly but couldn't secure the needed Presidential assent. 

Shortly after the inauguration of the 10th Assembly, Rep. Kwamoti Re-presented the Bill and it was read the first time on the 16th November, 2023.

In today's plenary, the Bill has been re-commited to the House of Representatives committee of the whole for consideration. This is a major step towards speedy passage of the Bill by the House of Representatives.

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*Rt. Hon. Kwamoti B Laori commisserate with PDP Ward Chairman Numan III; Condenms the heinous crime, urge authorities to bring perpetrators to book.*

The member representing Numan/Demsa/Lamurde Federal Constituency, expressed shock over the resurgence of violent attacks by criminal herders on farmers in his constituency. 

The law maker stated this while commisserating with the family of Alh. Bello Bantakwa Kakanda, the Ward Chairman of PDP Numan III, who was violently attacked by criminals suspected to be herdsmen on his rice farm in Kwapukai on Saturday, 18th May, 2024.

During the attack, Hassan, one of the sons of the chairman who accompanied him to the farm couldn't make it alive while the Chairman and his second son sustained life threatening degrees of injuries and fractures and currently receiving treatment.

The law maker who sympathize with the family over the loss also called on youth to remain calm and avail authorities any useful information that may aid their investigation and possible arrest of the perpetrators. 

The ranking member called on his constituents to remain vigilant and be willing to report any suspected movement of armed herdsmen in the area.

He also called on the security and law enforcement agencies in Adamawa State to bring the perpetrators to account for their dastardly act, in order to serve as deterrence to others with such evil intentions. 

Rt. Hon. Kwamoti B. Laori condenm the attack in the strongest terms, express worries that such attack is coming at a time people are preparing to resume the wet season farming activities. He stressed that in the face of biting economic hardship and hunger across the country, criminals would not be allow to prevent people from cultivating their farmlands.

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*Rep. Kwamoti and members of the House Committee on Drugs and Narcotics engages NDLEA top management.*

 *Rep. Kwamoti and members of the House Committee on Drugs and Narcotics engages NDLEA top management.*

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