The senate president said former President Muhammadu Buhari assented to about 112 bills passed in the last four years.
The President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, on Wednesday, held separate valedictory meetings with his legislative aides and members of the Senate Press Corps.
The Senate president first met with members of the Senate Press Corps, where he commended the reporters for adequate and accurate coverage of the activities of the Ninth Senate. “In fact, you are worthy partners of the Ninth Senate. We appreciate your commitment. We appreciate your patriotism. “On the whole, this Ninth National Assembly has made its marks in the areas of legislation, representation and oversight. This is an opportunity for us to commend you for telling Nigerians about us and what we do here exactly the way it should be,” Mr Lawan said.
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