Buhari Inaugurates Executive/Legislative Consultative Committee

President Muhammadu Buhari has inaugurated an Executive/Legislative/party consultative committee.

The inauguration which took place on Monday at the Presidential Villa in Abuja had in attendance, Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, the Senate President, Ahmed Lawan, the Deputy Senate-President, Ovie Omo-Agege, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila.

Also present at the inauguration were the Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, and the acting Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Mai Mala Buni, and the Chief of Staff to the President, Ibrahim Gambari.

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In his opening remarks, the SGF, Mustapha, said the committee will work towards bringing better synergy between the executive and legislature, to help the Buhari administration deliver on its promises to the people.

Speaking after the inauguration ceremony, the Senate President warned that both the Executive and Legislature will no longer condole appointees of the President that disrespects the Buhari led administration by abusing the legislature.

Further assuring that the synergy between the newly inaugurated consultative committee will ensure both arms of government speak with one voice, Lawan assured Nigerians that the expected synergy will not erode the function of checks and balances, a principle the legislature is committed to.