President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has told the new leadership of the National Assembly that it is time to get on and move swiftly with the business of governance in the service of Nigeria.
The president stated this on Tuesday in a message on the election of Senator Godswill Akpabio and Rt. Honourable Tajudeen Abbas is the President of the Senate and Speaker of the House of Representatives for the 10th National Assembly.
He said being elected by their peers as presiding officers and assuming the leadership of the National Assembly remained a great honour that came with huge responsibility, adding that “I trust that you will justify the confidence reposed in you by your members and many Nigerians.”
He also wished Senator Abdulaziz Yari, Honourable Member Idris Wase and Honourable Aminu Jaji who he said enriched the process with their participation in the leadership election the best and most successful tenure in the 10th National Assembly.
“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 added.
The president said promises made during campaigns could only be fulfilled when both the executive and legislative arms of government worked “together in harmony but with respect for our respective prerogatives and in the best interest of our country.
“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.
“Once again, I send my best wishes.”
