President Bola Tinubu has urged the new principals of the National Assembly to be focused on the task ahead to justify their election.
In a statement, the President says their emergence is a great honour that comes with huge responsibility, adding however that he trusts they will justify the confidence reposed in them.
“The election of Distinguished Senator Godswill Akpabio, CON and Tajudeen Abbas as the President of the Senate and Speaker of the House of Representatives for the 10th National Assembly is a good development.
The President congratulated them and rejoiced with the new Deputy Senate President, Jibril Barau, and House of Representatives Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu, for their well-deserved victories.
President Tinubu wished Senator Abdulaziz Yari, Alhaji Idris Wase and Alhaji Aminu Jaji, who enriched the process with their participation in the leadership election the best and a successful tenure in the 10th National Assembly.
He urged them to sustain the same level of enthusiasm they brought to the leadership contest in the discharge of their duties to their constituents and Nigeria.
Similarly, the President sends congratulations to all members of the National Assembly, across party lines.
He draws elected politicians that they have all been called upon and accepted the responsibility to diligently and faithfully serve the country with the oath they took, advising that it is time to get on and move swiftly with the business of governance in the service of Nigeria.
He as the President, he is prepared to transparently work with the National Assembly to make laws and carry out oversight duties that will enhance the performance of government to achieve successful outcomes, including improving their quality of life.
He reminds them that In the course of working together, disagreements may occur, cautioning that disagreement should not be out of malice, ill-will and quest to diminish the institution of National Assembly or any individual member.
President Tinubu stresses that Nigerians expect so much from elected officials, especially lifting their economic burden, and eliminating insecurity to allow farmers boost production.
The President says he will remain a partner in progress for peace, stability and prosperity of Nigeria, but that he counts on the leadership of the 10th National Assembly and all members to work and walk with him on this governmental journey.
Bello Wakili
