THE Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajuddeen, has stated that the 10th National Assembly, particularly the Green Chamber, will work for all Nigerians and advocate for more gender-based legislation to empower women.
He made the pledge while leading a group of members to congratulate the First Lady, Sen Oluremi Tinubu, for her assistance in their election as presiding officers.
According to his spokesman, Musa Abdullahi Krishi, the speaker stated in a statement yesterday that the enormous mandate granted to him by his colleagues would drive him to work tirelessly with every member of the National Assembly to accomplish the Nigeria that every citizen wished.
The speaker stated that the 10th House would do everything possible to help President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration succeed.
He noted that the current administration would sail smoothly because the president, vice president, first lady, Chief of Staff (CofS), Deputy Chief of Staff (DCofS), and Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) were all members of the National Assembly, allowing them to interact with the legislature.
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 effort – Mr President, yourself, governors and all the other stakeholders.
“We have emerged in an unprecedented manner – 353 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 will collaborate and partner, particularly in one area that you requested last time, which is to carry the women along.”
Sen Oluremi congratulated the speaker and his deputy on their election, stating that Nigeria would be great again with the qualities of leadership and membership in the 10th Assembly.
She said, “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 to keep it back on its feet. We have a great nation. By the grace of God, we will work.”
