The 6th Nasarawa State House of Assembly has re-apppointed Alhaji Ibrahim Balarabe-Abdullahi (APC- Umaisha/Ugya constituency) as its Speaker.

Balarabe-Abdullahi, the Speaker of the 5th Assembly, emerged unopposed on Monday, during the swearing in of the Assembly in Lafia.

He was inaugurated by the Clerk of the State Assembly, Mr Ego Maikeffi Abashe.

It is gathered that Mr Nehemiah Dandaura (APC/Akwanga North) emerged as Deputy Speaker.

Alhaji Mohammed Okpoku (APC-Udege/Loko) nominated Balarabe-Abdullahi for the position of Speaker and was seconded by Alhaji Aliyu Dogara (APC-Wamba).

Okpoku said the nomination of Balarabe-Abdullahi was based on his leadership traits and track records.

Alhaji Mohammed Muluku (APC/Nassarawa Eggon East) nominated Nathaniel Dandaura for the position of deputy speaker, while Mr Danladi Jatau (PDP-Kokona West) seconded the nomination of Dandaura for deputy speaker.

The House unanimously appointed Balarabe-Abdullahi and Dandaura as Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the Assembly.

The Speaker in his acceptance speech acknowledged his colleagues for the rare privilege to serve them again.

He said “I accept my nomination and election as speaker of the 6th Nasarawa State House of Assembly.

“I consider my nomination as an affirmation of my leadership in the 5th Assembly.

“It was anchored on teamwork, sincerity, transparency, respect for one another and indeed the fear of God.”

He assured to enhance working relationship with members, saying the 6th Assembly would consolidate on the gains of the previous Assembly for the benefit of the people of the state.