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ECOWAS Parliament to have Code of Ethics, Good Conduct Emplaced- Speaker
ECOWAS Parliament to have Code of Ethics, Good Conduct Emplaced- Speaker
By: Michael Mike
The newly elected Speaker of Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Parliament, Memounatou Ibrahima has promised to make the Community Parliament a respected and admired institution.
Ibrahima made the promise in her speech after she was sworn in as the speaker of the regional Parliament at the 2024 2nd Extraordinary Session of the 6th Legislature of the ECOWAS Parliament in Kano.
She said that for the parliament to get the respect it deserves a code of ethics and conduct needed to be emplaced.
According to her, “The first challenge is to continue to improve the image and functioning of our Parliament in order to make it a respected and admired institution. Indeed, we must succeed in inspiring respect, consideration and admiration through our individual and collective dedication, and through the quality and relevance of our work and resolutions. With this in mind, we will be considering the possibility of putting together and implementing a code of ethics and good conduct within the Parliament, because our people want to be proud of their parliament, whose members must demonstrate diligence, efficiency, objectivity and accountability.”
Ibrahima, who is the first female speaker of ECOWAS Parliament, also expressed her commitment to strengthen relationships with national parliaments, with a view to consolidating the basis for collaboration and fostering synergy in initiatives, actions and programmes.
She said: “To achieve this, we intend organising rotational activities, bringing together Members of the ECOWAS Parliament and those of national parliaments.”
Ibrahima said the regional parliament under her leadership will aim at concrete results and giving priority to sessions dedicated to oral and written questions on major concerns of the populations.
She hinted that: “We will also place special emphasis on the effective fulfilment of our twofold parliamentary mission, namely our right to propose amendments and to oversee the actions of Community institutions and agencies. In the same vein, the Sixth Legislature will strive, in accordance with the provisions of our Rule of Procedure, to be highly creative and will aim for concrete results by giving priority to sessions dedicated to oral and written questions on the major concerns of our populations.”
The speaker said the Parliament will initiative programmes to enhance the skills of women and the youth, help combat the radicalisation of young people, reduce the number of victims of illegal immigration, and make Parliament more visible and appreciated by the local population.
At international level, Ibrahima said the Parliament’s activities will be pursued and intensified to enhance its reputation, accelerate regional integration and contribute to peace on the continent and in the world.
She said: “I am delighted that significant progress has already been made in the area of inter-parliamentary cooperation. The participation of several heads of regional and international institutions and diplomatic representations at our sessions is evidence of this. This confirms our strong partnership and effective solidarity in the face of the many challenges facing the region and the world.
Ibrahima, a Togolese lawmaker, was elected the speaker of the ECOWAS Parliament, in accordance with the provision of the alphabetical rotational speakership of the regional legislative body as stipulated by the Supplementary Act on Enhancement of Powers of the Community Parliament.
Her predecessor was Sidie Mohamed Tunis from Sierra Leone.
ECOWAS Parliament to have Code of Ethics, Good Conduct Emplaced- Speaker
Adara development association condemns wakeh community attack in Kachia LGA
By: Zagazola Makama
The Adara Development Association (ADA) has expressed deep shock and sadness over a deadly attack by unknown gunmen on Wakeh community in Agunu Ward, Kachia Local Government Area of Kaduna State, which occurred in the early hours of Sunday, September 7, 2025.
According to a statement by the ADA National Publicity Secretary, Livinus Paul Magaji, heavily armed attackers invaded the village, blocking entrance routes to prevent possible assistance from neighbouring communities.
The assault left eight people dead and nine others seriously injured. Victims were reportedly given mass burial, while the injured are receiving treatment at St. Gerald Catholic Hospital, Kakuri, Alheri Hospital, and Royal Hospital in Kachia. Several properties, including a bus, were destroyed, causing millions of naira in losses.
The association noted that such attacks have become increasingly frequent in Adara communities since, despite the presence of security in the area. ADA strongly condemned the violence, describing it as barbaric and inhumane.
“ADA leadership calls on the Kaduna State Government and other relevant authorities to take immediate and decisive action to protect lives and property and to ensure that perpetrators are brought to justice,” the statement said.
It added that the Adara community is ready to collaborate with government and security agencies to curb the ongoing attacks.
The association also extended condolences to the families of the victims, wishing speedy recovery to those injured, while urging residents to remain calm, vigilant, and avoid taking the law into their own hands.
ADA reaffirmed its commitment to peaceful coexistence and called on all indigenes and residents of Adara land to work with government and stakeholders to build sustainable peace in the region.
The Kaduna state government are yet to visit the affected communities or make any statement on the attack.
Adara development association condemns wakeh community attack in Kachia LGA
NSCDC officer accidentally shoots colleague dead in Life Camp, Abuja
By: Zagazola Makama
A Deputy Superintendent of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has accidentally shot and killed a colleague in Life Camp, Abuja, security sources confirmed.
The sources told Zagazola Makama that at about 10:20 a.m. on Sunday, September 7, DSC Adekunle Emmanuel was accidentally shot on the left upper arm above the bicep by fellow Operative while en route to a principal’s residence at Lias Estate from Corner View Hotel.
The victim was immediately rushed to Maitama General Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
The corpse has been deposited at the hospital morgue for preservation and autopsy.
The suspect is currently in custody and undergoing interrogation, the sources added.
NSCDC officer accidentally shoots colleague dead in Life Camp, Abuja
Decomposed body of man found in car at National Assembly Complex , Abuja
By: Zagazola Makama
The decomposed body of a 55-year-old man has been discovered in a car parked outside the annex gate of the National Assembly complex, Abuja, the police have confirmed.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the deceased, identified as Gaddafi Iwar, a Tiv man suspected to be a labourer at a construction site within the complex, was found motionless in a red Peugeot 406 with registration number BWR-577 BF at about 9:00 a.m. on Sunday, September 7.
The body was evacuated to the National Assembly Clinic for medical confirmation and later conveyed to Asokoro General Hospital, but was rejected due to advanced decomposition.
The Tiv community and youth leaders eventually took the body to Gbawu Village, a border town between AMAC and Kuje Area Council, for burial to prevent a health hazard.
Decomposed body of man found in car at National Assembly Complex , Abuja
Adara development association condemns wakeh community attack in Kachia LGA
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NSCDC officer accidentally shoots colleague dead in Life Camp, Abuja
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