Abiodun congratulates NASS leadership, charges members to be proactive

Governor Dapo Abiodun

The governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has congratulated members of the National Assembly for the successful election of their presiding officers.

According to a release signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Kunle Somorin, the governor commended the lawmakers for holding a rancor-free election during the inauguration of the 9^th National Assembly, which led to the emergence of Senator Ahmad Lawan and Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila as the Senate President and Speaker respectively.

The governor described the new helmsmen as loyal party members and dogged democrats, whose credentials at the legislature are enviable.

He said: "I am not surprised at their emergence and will enjoin distinguished senators and honourable members to give them the maximum support for them to partner with President Muhammadu Buhari to deliver the dividends of democracy to our people and lift our people out of poverty. I'm proud of their acumen, character, insight, competence and patriotism.

"As we all look forward to a more united, focused and developed country, I want to charge members of the National Assembly to be more proactive with their duties and come up with laws that will continuously pave way for a peaceful and united nation; ensure prosperity of the citizenry and create an atmosphere for good governance to thrive in Nigeria."

The federal lawmakers, who began a two-week break on Thursday, have been charged by Governor Abiodun to spend the time judiciously by widely consulting with their constituents on programmes and Bills that will promote good governance.