'CONFERENCE HALL'- SENATORS COMPLAIN OVER POOR QUALITY OF RECONSTRUCTED SENATE CHAMBER. (PHOTO).

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 ‘Conference Hall’ – Senators complain over poor quality of reconstructed Senate Chamber Senators on Tuesday expressed anger over the condition of the reconstructed Chamber, which they described as a ‘mere conference room’. Controversy has trailed the refurbished Senate Chambers since plenary resumed in the facility last week. Last Tuesday’s plenary was trailed by confusion as some Senators quarreled over sitting arrangements in the renovated chamber. During plenary on Tuesday, complaints over the standard of the Chambers led to a rowdy session which lasted for about 15 minutes and eventually forced the Senate into executive session. The Chief Whip of the Senate and lawmaker representing Borno South, Ali Ndume, who raised the issues through Order 42 of the Senate Standing Rules, said, “What is supposed to be a Chamber, has been turned into a Conference Hall”, a development which he said is not acceptable. “Mr President, I rise to make disturbing observations on this supposedly renovate
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ARGUNGU FESTIVAL: EMIR HONOURS LAI MOHAMMED WITH TRADITIONAL TITLE.{PHOTOS}.#PRESS RELEASE.

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     The Emir of Argungu in Kebbi State, Alhaji Samaila Mohammed Mera, has bestowed the traditional title of ‘Kakakin Kebbi’ (Ambassador of the Kebbi Culture) on the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed.
The Emir announced the conferment of the title on the Minister in Abuja on Tuesday at a press conference to unveil the programmes lined
up for the 2020 Argungu International Fishing and Cultural Festival, which comes up 11-14 March.
While reading out the letter of conferment, the Emir said: “Our decision (Argungu Emirate Council) is based on the recognition of your efforts to project the cultural heritage of the diverse peoples of
Nigeria to the world and create jobs, income and positive awareness for our youths though Festivals, Arts and Cultural Exhibitions.
“We admire your loyalty to our country and your fearless defence of our national identity and integrity through the discharge of the responsibilities of your office.”
The Emir said it was under the watch of Alhaji Mohammed that the Argungu International Fishing and Cultural Festival was inscribed on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO.
“I don’t know of any individual outside the Emirate who has shown so much enthusiasm towards working with us to achieve success,” he said.
While thanking the Emir for the honour bestowed on him, the Minister expressed delight at the revival of the Argungu International Fishing and Cultural Festival, considering the fact that it is one of the most widely attended festivals in Nigeria and the oldest festival of its kind, dating back many generations.
Alhaji Mohammed said his Ministry will ensure that the festival receives global visibility and publicity.
“For us at the Federal Ministry of Information and Culture, we attach a great importance to this festival, just like many of our great festivals nationwide. This explains why we are leaving no stone unturned in ensuring the maximum publicity for the forthcoming festival.
''We are going to Argungu next week with a battery of journalists from here in order to help raise the profile of the festival. We will be using the new and traditional media to put the 2020 Argungu International Fishing and Cultural Festival on the
national and international map. The festival deserves no less,” he said.
The Minister disclosed that the Argungu International Fishing and Cultural Festival has been included in the Calendar of Nigerian Festivals, which will enable tourists to plan their attendance of the various festivals in the country with ease.
For his part, Alhaji Samaila Yombe, the Deputy Governor of Kebbi State, who is also the Chairman of the Organising Committee, listed some of the events slated for the festival as Grand Fishing, Kabanci Display, Agric Show, Cultural Display, Catapulting, Archery, Traditional Boxing and Traditional Wrestling.
Others are Sharo, Motor Rally, Bicycle Race, Donkey Race, Camel Race, Durbar and Polo.
Cultural troupes from Kebbi and Niger States entertained guests at the press conference
Segun Adeyemi
Special Assistant To The President (Media)
Office of The Minister of Information and Culture
Abuja
3 March 2020.
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