Kunle Adelabu
The re – elected representative of the Ikorodu Federal Constituency, Rep. Babajimi Adegoke Benson, has expressed his delight at the signing of two Constitutional Bills he sponsored, by President Muhammadu Buhari.
While Nigerians were engrossed in electioneering campaigns, President Buhari had remained committed to his constitutional duties by signing into law 16 Bills last Friday seeking to amend various parts of the 1999 Constitution.
Rep. Benson, who sponsored two of the Bills, said that the laws would give more powers and developments to states across the federation, while adding that they will also afford Lagos State in particular, the opportunity to expand its railway network and electricity generation.
Benson, who was re – elected for the third term by the people of Ikorodu three weeks ago, stated this in a statement he personally signed and posted today on his social media handles.
“Two Constitutional Bills sponsored by my goodself was passed into law on Friday by the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Muhammadu Buhari”, Benson said.
“A significant progress in our democratic experience was achieved with President Buhari, GCFR, assenting to legislations altering the 1999 Constitution.
“Of particular significance are two bills: one, to alter the CFRN 1999, to move railways from the Exclusive to Concurrent Legislative List and, two, to alter the CFRN 1999, to allow states generate, transmit and distribute electricity in areas covered by the national grid, which I personally sponsored on 20th October, 2020”, he stated.
The ranking lawmaker, who is the Chairman, House Committee on Defense, also stated:
“I am really delighted about this achievement, which would allow devolution of more powers to the states for rapid people-oriented development”, he said.
“Specifically, this feat will enable Lagos State to expand its unique railway network as well as enable it provides affordable electricity supply to Lagosians.
“This is a project that other states across the country can also emulate to help tackle the perennial electricity challenge, accelerate economic growth and open up urban and rural areas via an alternative transport system.
“I am grateful to my colleagues in the National Assembly for supporting these legislations and, as always, to you my Ikorodu people. Together, we surely can!”.
