REPS TO HOLD RETREAT ON ECONOMIC TRANSFORMATION AND DEVELOPMENT 26-04-24
By Sadiq Aminu The House of Representatives is set to hold a two-day Retreat for its Members, to strengthen their legislative and oversight capacity, as well as foster collaborative efforts towards economic development and tax reforms.
In a statement by the Spokesman of the House of Representatives Mr Akintunde Rotimi, explains that the retreat will be declared open by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
The retreat with the theme “: Navigating Change: Legislative Strategies for Economic Transformation” is aimed at collaborating with development partners to support legislative institutions to sustain capacity development programmes for Members.
According to the the green Chamber Spokesman, the retreat is In alignment with its Legislative Agenda which prioritises Economic Growth and Development, the crucial role of the legislature in shaping the economic trajectory of a nation, as well as influencing the economic environment through its lawmaking and oversight powers.
Mr. Rotimi says the retreat is designed to further deepen the understanding of Members on the significance of the Petroleum Industry Act in transforming the oil and gas sector
Prominent Nigerians, experts, Captains of industries and other Stakeholders are expected at the 2-day retreat to share their knowledge, experience and ideas on how to transform the Oil abd Gas sectoral.