Muktar Betara, a Nigerian federal lawmaker, has received a supermajority endorsement from the new and returning members-elect of the House of Representatives to become the 10th Speaker of the House.
During a discussion on Thursday, 70% of the lawmakers agreed to vote for Betara, with Kabir Tukur, a member-elect from Kebbi State, stating that they have come too far in their support for Betara to back down now.
While other members-elect are vying for the position, Betara has been recognized as the most suitable candidate by his supporters.
Hon. Muktar Betara is a Nigerian lawmaker who is a member of the House of Representatives representing Biu/Bayo/Kwaya Kusar/Shani Federal Constituency of Borno State.
He was born on September 22, 1978, in Biu Local Government Area of Borno State.
Betara holds a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from the University of Maiduguri and a Master’s degree in Public Administration from the same institution. Prior to his election into the House of Representatives, he served as the Deputy Chief of Staff to the Borno State Governor, Kashim Shettima.
In the House, Betara serves as the Chairman of the Committee on Defence and is also a member of several other committees, including the Committee on Appropriation, Committee on Health Institutions, and Committee on Interior.
Betara has been recognized for his contributions to the development of his constituency and his efforts towards promoting peace in his community. He is also known for his support for the education of underprivileged children in his constituency through the establishment of scholarship programs.
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