EALA Speaker addresses media in Dodoma as session kicks off

East African Legislative Assembly, Dodoma, 10^th April, 2018: The East African Legislative Assembly (EALA), has commenced its 4^th Meeting of the 1^st Session in Dodoma, Tanzania. The meeting will run from 9^th – 26^th April, 2018.

Addressing a well-attended press conference at the Parliament of Tanzania yesterday, the Speaker, Rt Hon Ngoga K Martin, lauded H.E. President Dr John Pombe Joseph Magufuli and the Speaker of the Parliament, Rt Hon Job Ndugai for according the regional Assembly an opportunity to meet in Dodoma. He remarked that the opportunity, to meet in Dodoma was key and that it underscored EALA’s critical pursuit for the principal of rotation and in line with key provisions of the EAC Treaty.

“It’s a good opportunity for EALA Members to interact with the Members of the Parliament of Tanzania during this session and for them also to experience how we conduct our business” Rt. Hon. Speaker said.  “We shall also have the opportunity to observe theirs and this exchange is healthy and useful for both Houses,” he added.

The Speaker who was accompanied by Members, reiterated EALA’s steadfast commitment to ensure the aspirations of Tanzanians and all EAC citizens are taken into consideration as it carries on with its mandate.

The Rt. Hon. Speaker informed the media about the Assembly’s intention to conduct the following notable business:

• to receive the official address by H.E Dr. John Pombe Joseph Magufuli at a Special Sitting, the date of which shall be communicated;

• consideration of the EAC Monetary Institute Bill, 2017 and the EAC Oaths Bill, 2017;

• consideration of the report of the on-spot assessment tour by the Assembly of the major flagship EAC infrastructure projects, undertaken in February 2018;

• consideration of other reports and pending matters from various Committees of the Assembly;

• consideration of several Motions and Questions brought before the House;

• apart from the above said business that will be conducted in the Plenary Chamber, the Assembly also intends to participate in the official activities of the government of the United Republic of Tanzania to mark the Union Day on 26^th April, 2018;

• engage in outreach programmes like tree planting in Dodoma and engagement with Institutions of higher learning as well as the private sector.

Other Members who briefly addressed the media were Hon. Josephine Lemoyian, Hon Maryam Ussi Yahya, Hon. Fancy Nkuhi Haji, and Hon. Dr. Anne Leornardo Itto.

ENDS

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