Sani Umar Bala (APC, Kano), who represents Kano State’s Tsanyawa/Kunchi federal constituency, has stated that the 10th House of Representatives will be difficult to manage.
Bala told our reporter over the phone yesterday that the Green Chamber has seen a drastic reduction in the number of old and experienced members, making it the most difficult to manage.
On June 13, the 10th House of Representatives was inaugurated.
He said;
We have over 70 per cent turnover. Only about 30 per cent of old members returned to the 10th house which is a big challenge. It is now dominated by new members who have to have time to learn and blend.
That notwithstanding, the house has to move on. But we have to be up and doing. While the new members catch up, the returning members have to deploy everything to see that their new colleagues are properly absorbed for legislative business overtime.
That observation prepared us when we grew up in the organisation and we are happy for it. What I am saying in essence is that, I know our young colleagues are educated with some having Phds.
However, coming to the parliament is a different ballgame. While your qualifications and experience in your fields are appreciated, in the parliament, you must learn a new thing different from what you already have. It is a new learning process.
He, therefore, urged new and returning members of the House to cooperate and work together, explaining that doing so would make the House more robust and productive in meeting Nigerians’ aspirations.
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