Abuja, Feb. 22, 2024 – Tajudeen Abbas, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, on Thursday promised that the legislature would continue to work closely with the executive arm to address the multifaceted challenges facing the nation.
He said this was in spite of fact that the current democracy was designed on the principle of separation of powers.
Abbas said this during a valedictory session in honour of former Speaker of the House, late Ghali Umar Na’abba,
He said that the collective goal of all Nigerians, especially those in government, must be to chart a new course of development for the nation, stressing that the principles of separation of power thrive on synergy between arms of government,
Abbas said separation of power was not a design for division, but a formula for collaboration.
The speaker pledged that the House will expedite the passage of critical legislation that will empower the executive and support the President in tackling the nation’s economic challenges.
“Through constructive partnership grounded in dialogue and cooperation, we can address the present difficulties and lay out the blueprint for a new Nigeria that is the economic powerhouse of the region and the world.”
“Today, we are reminded ever more eloquently of the profound truth that the true measure of a life well-lived is not found in the accumulation of wealth, but in the legacy of service one leaves behind.
“May his family and friends find comfort in the knowledge that his legacy will endure in the hearts and minds of all who knew him and generations to come”.
On the legacies of the late Na’abba, he said: “He was a modest and deeply religious man who gave the last full measure of devotion to his work and Nigeria.
“He lived a simple life, but always with the end in mind. His life is, therefore, a worthy lesson for political office holders of today and generations of politicians to come.
“While this is a moment of grief and national mourning, it is equally a time for sober reflection and celebration of his unblemished public service record and enduring legacy.
“At a more personal level, I am humbled by the enormity of his contributions and inspired by the purity of his vision.
“As we reflect on his life, we are reminded of the enduring strength of our democracy and the pivotal role of the legislature in that regard,” he said. (GBN)
