Following the inauguration of the 10th Assembly on Tuesday which saw Godswill Akpabio and Tajudeen Abbas emerge as the Senate President and Speaker of the House of Representatives, respectively, President Bola Tinubu has called on the duo to join hands with him in his quest to foster the development of the country.
In a statement issued on Tuesday and obtained by Theliberationnews, Tinubu assured that, as a true democrat, he will partner with the leadership of the 10th National Assembly to achieve sustainable peace and progress in Nigeria.
This was as he made it known that he is ready to transparently work with the National Assembly for the development of the country, adding that the promises made during their campaigns can only be achieved when they work together in harmony.
His words: “As your President, I am prepared to transparently work with the National Assembly. Nigerians expect distinguished Senators and Honourable members 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.
“In the course of our work together, disagreements may occur. When we disagree it will not be out of malice, ill-will and quest to diminish the institution of National Assembly or any individual member.
“Our people across the length and breadth of our country expect so much from us. They want us to lift their economic burden. They want us eliminate insecurity so our farmers in rural communities can go to their farms and produce the food we eat.
“Our people look up to us to change the fortune of our country for good and remove all barriers that impede progress. All of these we can make happen with dedication and commitment. We can only achieve all the good things we promised during our campaigns when we work together in harmony but with respect for our respective prerogatives and in the best interest of our country.
“We cannot afford to waste this opportunity because Nigerians want us to make every day of the next four years count. Justifiably, our people want more from their government. They truly deserve progressive good governance that will improve their standards of living. We must give them our best.
“I will remain a partner in progress for peace, stability and prosperity of Nigeria. I count on the leadership of the 10th National Assembly and all members to work and walk with me on this governmental journey.”
Tinubu went on to congratulate Akpabio on his emergence as the Senate President just as he felicitated Abbas over his election as the Speaker of the House of Reps for the 10th National Assembly.
Tinubu described the duo’s emergence as a good development, adding: “I also rejoice with the new Deputy Senate President Jibril Barau and House of Representatives Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu for their well-deserved victories.
“Being elected by their peers as presiding officers and assuming the leadership of the National Assembly is a great honour that comes with huge responsibility. I trust that you will justify the confidence reposed in you by your members and many Nigerians.
“I wish Senator Abdulaziz Yari, Honourable member Idris Wase and Honourable Aminu Jaji who enriched the process with their participation in the leadership election the best and a successful tenure in the 10th National Assembly.”
