katsina state Governor Rt. Hon. Aminu Bello Masari has described legislature as the backbone of attaining success under Democratic setting.
Governor Masari was speaking during an interactive session held at fifth chukker Resort in Mararrabar Jos Kaduna.
The Governor was sharing his experience as a member of house of representative and later Speaker in the same assembly between 1999 to 2007.
According to him, without the necessary cooperation from the legislature, executive policies and programmes could not be successfully executed in the state.
The Governor revealed that part of the legislative functions include budget consideration, oversight and representation functions.
Governor Masari revealed that former president obasanjo misunderstood and underestimated the power of the Parliament, which he said caused friction and resulted into two attempts to impeach him.
He therefore stressed the need for good understanding between the legislature and the executive to achieve the desired objective.
Also contributing ,the Deputy Governor, Alhaji Mannir Yakubu maintained that good governance would be attained through cordial relationship between the legislature and the executive.
Alhaji Mannir Yakubu therefore described the retreat as timely as its input would add value in attaining the objectives and goals of the restoration agenda of Governor Aminu Bello Masari led administration.
In his contribution during the interactive session, the secretary to the state government, Dr.Mustapha Inuwa called for sincere understanding of the role of legislature and the executive to make the retreat to have the desired impact in the state.
He pointed out the need to adjust existing laws in an effort to meet people needs to avoid unnecessary controversy and friction between the two arms.
Similarly, a former speaker of katsina state House of assembly and special Advisor on political Affairs, Alhaji Usman Bala Zango spoke at length on the prospect and challenges of being a lawmaker.
According to him, age is not a barrier in leadership, adding that he was below 30 years when he became the speaker but was able to achieve successful stewardship.
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