Victor EzejaWith the successful inauguration of the 10th National Assembly and election of principal officers, President Bola Tinubu has charged lawmakers to get on with the business of governance in order to deliver their mandate to the people.
The president appealed to the lawmakers to cooperate with the executive arm of government to enable it collectively deliver on campaign promises.
Join our WhatsApp ChannelTinubu made the call in his congratulatory message to the elected principal officers of the 10th National Assembly.
The inauguration of the 10th National Assembly took place on Tuesday, 13 June 2023, where the Senate President and his Deputy, Speaker and the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives were elected.
The President described the election of Senator Godswill Akpabio as Senate President and Honourable Tajudeen Abbas as Speaker for the 10th National Assembly as “a good development.”
While Senator Jibrin Barau was elected as Deputy Senate President, Hon. Benjamin Kalu emerged as the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Tinubu said: “I heartily congratulate them and 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 a huge responsibility. I trust that you will justify the confidence reposed in you by your members and many Nigerians.”
He stated those who contested the positions but lost, like Senator Abdulaziz Yari, (who contested for Senate president) and Hon. Idris Wase and Aminu Jaji (Speakership), made the election process robust.
Tinubu 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.
“My congratulations to all members of the National Assembly, across party lines, who, today, enlisted into the service of the blessed people of our great country.
“We have all been called upon and accepted the responsibility to diligently and faithfully serve our fatherland with the oath we took. It is time to get on and move swiftly with the business of governance in the service of Nigeria,” he stated.
He expressed his readiness to work with the National Assembly to deliver good results to people who repose their confidence in them and expect positive changes in the country.
“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 the quest to diminish the institution of the 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 to 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,” the president stated.
He said the newly elected public officials can’t afford to waste the opportunity given to them by Nigerians who want them to make deliver good governance.
“I will remain a partner in progress for the 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,” he added.
Victor Ezeja is a passionate journalist with six years of experience writing on economy, politics and energy. He holds a Masters degree in Mass Communication.
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