Senate Holds Valedictory Session, Passes 123 Bills

The 7th Senate said yesterday that it considered and passed 123 out of 591 bills introduced to the chamber.

The senate revealed this during its valedictory session to mark the termination of the 7th Red Chamber.

Speaker after speaker spoke in glowing terms on how the hallowed chamber conducted its affairs especially under the leadership of Senate President David Mark.

The Senate also paid glowing tributes to immediate past President, Goodluck Jonathan, for conducting credible elections and for conceding defeat when he lost; the Senators also congratulated President Muhammadu Buhari for his victory and prayed for his success.

It also paid tributes to the departed colleagues like Senators Pius Ewherido (Delta Central), Ahmed Zannah (Borno North) and Uche Chukwumerije (Abia South).

After the session, Senate Leader, Victor Ndoma-Egba moved a motion adjourning the house sine die.

The 8th Senate is due to be inaugurated on Tuesday, 9th of June, 2015.