Reps Speaker, Deputy Pledges Better welfare For Nigerians
The leadership of the Green Chambers of the 10th National Assembly, led by Hon. Tajudeen Abbas and his deputy, Hon. Benjamin Kalu, has vowed to uphold its commitment to working for the welfare of all Nigerians.
The speaker of the house made the vow when he lead a delegation of members of the House including his deputy, in a thank-you visit to the First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, for supporting them in the build-up to the NASS election and their subsequent victory.
In order for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration to fulfill its mission, the parliament, according to Abbas, will provide all necessary support.
He said: “This is the first time we are having this kind of arrangement in our history.
“Today is a very historic day. We have come to thank you for your support. We were here before to seek your support and prayers. Here we are today; we have won. It was through your collective efforts—Mr. President, yourself, governors and all the other stakeholders.
“We have emerged in an unprecedented manner—353 out of 359 voted for me. It has never happened in our history. Our leadership is a leadership for all Nigerians.
“This is your leadership. We’ll collaborate and partner, particularly in one area that you requested last time, which is to carry the women along.”
Additionally, Abbas stated that the 10th House would make sure that any gender-based bills that the 9th Assembly passed but failed to sign into law were reevaluated and approved by the 10th House.
Meanwhile, the Deputy Speaker has said the purpose of the visit was to thank the First Lady for her support and to reassure the first family of their willingness to cooperate with the Executive for the advancement of Nigeria.
“We want to pledge again. We won’t fail you. What happened means stability had been given to this government. He has encouraged people who believe in his mission and vision”, Kalu said.
The Speaker and his deputy were congratulated on their victory by the First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, who also promised that the administration would work hard moving forward.
“We didn’t come out to play. We came out to build and unite the old path that generations will take. Nigeria deserves all that we can put in to keep it back on its feet. We have a great Nation.
“Your victory, it’s God that did it because without God, even if we put all our strength, it won’t happen. By the grace of God, we will work”, she said.
