Party: People's Democratic Party
Parents: Solomon Lar and prof. Mary Lar
Education: The Nigerian Law School (1992), University Of Jos (1991) and
Federal Govt College (1983)
FEMALE SON? Hmmmm let's see as we shine the light
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Beni Lar is a Legal practitioner, Nigerian politician, a member of the House of Representatives representing Langtang North/South Plateau State, Nigeria. She hails from Langtang North LGA in Plateau State. She is the eldest daughter of Solomon Lar, a former Governor of Plateau State and Prof. Mary Lar.
She led a group of protesters to show solidarity with the Nigerian military in its efforts to rescue the victims of the Chibok schoolgirls kidnapping.
She is the eldest daughter of Solomon Lar , a former Governor of Plateau State and Prof. Mary Lar.
She has "urged Nigerians not to forget her father’s legacy of unity, peace and love, adding, 'This is what we need to promote this nation'."
In 2007, she was elected to the House of Representatives .[4] In 2008, she served as the House of Representatives Chair on Women's affairs. As of July 2014, she represents the Langtang North and
South constituency. She serves as Chairman of the House of Representatives' Committee on Human Rights.
She has supported emergency funding for the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), increased penalties for child abuse and the creation of a National Child Protection and Enforcement Agency.
In 2010, she participated in The GlobalPOWER® Women Network in Africa: Women Parliamentarians and Ministers United Against HIV/AIDS. She was one of only 11 women elected in 2007 who were re-elected in 2011 when the lower house was nearly 95% male.
After 2013 attacks by herdsmen in Langtang South which left seventy people dead, she urged the Nigerian Federal government to improve the conditions of local roads, so as to make it possible for security forces to arrive in a timely manner.
In May 2014, she led a group of protesters from Nigerians United Against Terrorism, wearing T-shirts "with the inscription "#ReleaseOurGirls."", showing solidarity with the Nigerian military in its efforts rescue the victims of the Chibok schoolgirls kidnapping .
Lar has been used as an example for strong women in government, although some argue that it was because of her privilege as her father's heir that granted her this power. She has advocated for more women in government and is part of a new trend of more women in government than ever before following Nigeria's independence.
She has advocated for women's rights such as age of women to marry, abortion rights, and had a hand in the bills: The abolition of all forms of discrimination against women in Nigeria and other matters bill, and the Gender and Equal Opportunities Bill.
In 2017 Hon. Beni Lar spoke as the House Chair for the Science and Technology Committee and urged for the advancement of sustainable, reliable power for Nigeria. She also has advocated for the option for students to choose what kind of religion they would like to learn about in school, rather than having a predetermined requirement.
Beni Butmak lar often addressed as the tarok female son by many in tarok land has empowered the youths of the tarok nation and plateau state which has inscribed her name on the lips of many.
Beni has recently commissioned a
hospital project in honour of her late father Solomon lar of which many have saluted her effort and credited it to the strength of her father. In her words she has quoted:
“My father taught me that there is no difference between a male and a female (child). He taught me to be hard-working; so, I trained as a lawyer just like him".
Making such impact to the community as a politician, lady and change maker makes Beni Butmak Lar the slay Queen for the month of July. she is an inspiration and her tale a commendable one by the Blue world.
Coiled from: Wikipedia
Edited by Bluetalez
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