The Speaker Plateau State House of Assembly Rt. Hon. Dewan Gabriel Kudangbena has called and reminded his colleagues that since Senator Simon Bako Lalong’s voluntary resignation as Minister of Labor and Productivity last year, the resulting vacancy in the Federal Executive Council (FEC) remains unfilled.
The Honorable Speaker has once again demonstrated his unwavering commitment to the welfare and interests of Plateau State. He has expressed his concern and care for the state’s well-being, particularly regarding the vacant Federal Executive Council (FEC) seat.
To address this issue, the Speaker aims to facilitate a strong message from the Plateau State House of Assembly, emphasizing that:
- The state’s rights and interests must be prioritized and protected.
- A collective approach is necessary to ensure Plateau State’s voice is heard and respected at the federal level.
Through his leadership and vision, the Speaker is championing the cause of Plateau State and its people, demonstrating his dedication to their welfare and prosperity.
He assured his Honorable Colleagues that the matter will be tackled head-on in the next plenary session, with a clear objective:
- Immediate resolution: To swiftly address the vacancy and ensure Plateau State’s representation in the FEC.
- Communiqué presentation: To draft and present a formal communiqué to the appropriate federal channels, emphasizing the state’s concerns and demands.
- Collective action: To unite the House in a collective effort, ensuring a strong and unified voice for Plateau State.
With this assurance, the Speaker has set the stage for decisive action, ensuring that the voices of Plateau State’s citizens are heard and represented at the federal level.
In a show of unity and shared purpose, the House Majority Leader, Hon. Joe Bukar, representing Shendam State Constituency, echoed the Speaker’s sentiments and direction. He emphasized that the House will convene to deliberate and take decisive action on the pressing issue of the unfilled Ministerial slot, which has been left vacant for far too long.
Hon. Bukar’s statement underscores the collective resolve of the House to address this anomaly, ensuring that Plateau State’s interests are protected and its voice is heard at the federal level.
Plateau State’s voice in the Federal Executive Council (FEC) is notably absent, and as the people’s representatives in the Plateau State House of Assembly, we are resolute in our commitment to address this anomaly.
We will leverage our legislative powers to effectively communicate with the FEC Leadership, ensuring that our state’s interests are safeguarded and its concerns are heard.
Through our collective efforts, we will bridge the gap in representation and champion the cause of Plateau State, upholding the trust placed in us by our constituents, – Rt. Hon. Dewan Gabriel Kudangbena.
Plateau State, like every other state in the Federation, is entitled to Ministerial representation in the Federal Executive Council (FEC). The Constitution unequivocally mandates that the FEC comprise at least one Minister from each state, ensuring equal representation and participation in federal governance.
By fulfilling this constitutional requirement, we can guarantee that Plateau State’s concerns are heard and addressed at the federal level, promoting a more equitable and representative Federation.
