REPS PLEDGES TO WORK WITH EXECUTIVE TO TACKLE NATIONAL SECURITY
REPS PLEDGES
TO WORK WITH EXECUTIVE TO TACKLE NATIONAL SECURITY
In response to the daunting
challenges faced by Nigeria in recent times, the Speaker of House of
Representatives, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen has on Thursday, February 22, 2024
asserted that even though the current democracy is designed on the Principles
of Separation of Powers, the House of Representatives will continue to work
closely with the Executive Arm of Government to address the multifaceted
challenges facing the nation.
Rt. Hon. Tajudeen made the statement
during a Valedictory Session in honour of former Speaker, late Rt. Hon. Ghali
Umar Na’Abba. He stressed that the collective goal of all Nigerians especially
those in government must be to chart a course of development for the nation.
The Speaker added that the Principle
of Separation of Powers thrive on synergy between Arms of Government, he noted
that it is not a design for division but a formula for collaboration. The
Presiding Officer of the Green Chamber pledged to expedite the passage of
critical legislations that will empower the Executive and support the President
in tackling the nation’s economic challenges.
Hon. Tajudeen opined that through
constructive partnership grounded in dialogue and cooperation, the legislature
can address the present difficulties and lay out the blueprint for a new
Nigeria that is economic powerhouse of the region and the world.
Apparently, the Speaker stated that
the journey since the return to democracy in 1999 has not been without
challenges, he disclosed that Nigeria has faced, will continue to face and
confront a myriad of issues and challenges. Yet the resilience of our
democracy, strengthened by the contribution of Rt. Hon. Na’Abba and others has
allowed us to navigate these tumultuous waters with hope and determination.
The Presiding officer of the Green
Chamber reveal that at the dawn of the Fourth Republic in 1999, Nigeria stood
as the threshold of history, after long years of Military rule, Nigerians
longed for stability, democracy and good governance that resonated with their
hopes and aspirations.
Hon. Tajudeen posited that it was in
this context that late Hon. Na’Abba assumed the position of Speaker, guiding
the House with wisdom, dedication and unwavering commitment.
Speaker, Tajudeen said late Na’Abba’s
tenure laid the foundation of a robust, independent legislature, vital for
checks and balances that underpinned a vibrant democratic system. He added that
his leadership was characterized by a profound understanding that the strength
of a democracy is measured by not just the freedom enjoyed by the citizens but
by also the strength of its institutions.