The Speaker of the 10th House of Representatives, Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, has made a promise that he and his members will give Nigerians the good governance they deserve.
Abbas made the pledge on Wednesday in his acceptance and inaugural speech after his election as the Speaker of the 10th House of Reps.
He said that with him in charge, the 10th House would sustain and even surpass the gains of the ninth House.
Abbas further said that the lawmakers would carry out the task before them jointly with the 10th House introducing reforms and innovations for the benefit of all Nigerians.
The speaker also stated that in a few weeks, the House of Reps would release the legislative agenda that would shape their activities.
“The House would work closely and inter-dependently with the executive and judiciary to give Nigerians the good governance they deserve,” Abbas said.
“We stand at a crucial juncture in our nation’s history, where challenges abound, but so do opportunities.
“We will champion legislations that will uplift the lives of our fellow citizens, promote social justice, and drive sustainable development.
“We will focus on strengthening our security apparatus, collaborating with relevant stakeholders to combat insurgency, terrorism, and all forms of criminality.
“We aim to help create a safe and secure environment that fosters economic growth and social stability.”
Abbas also spoke to reporters after a thank you visit to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (BAT) at the State House, Abuja.
He declared that he and his fellow lawmakers would not hesitate to move against the executive arm whenever it worked against the interest of the Nigerian populace.
“The 10th House would not be a rubber stamp in the hands of the executive,” the new House of Reps speaker said.
“We will always separate our independence and we will relate and be able to harmonise with the executive where necessary.
“Where there is a conflict of interest, where we feel that the executive is or wants to do something that is not in the interest of the public, they know that we’ll stand up against that.”
President Tinubu, meanwhile, urged the members of the 10th National Assembly (NASS) to quickly get down to work because Nigerians truly deserve progressive good governance.
Tinubu on Tuesday said this in an official press release where he congratulated the new Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio and Speaker of the House of Reps, Abbas.
He further 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.
Abbas who polled 353 votes emerged as Speaker after a roll call of members-elect, 359 out of 360 members that participated in the process of the inauguration of the 10th National Assembly.
