The Speaker of the House of Representatives Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, has described the demise of the leader of the Yoruba socio-political group, Afenifere, Chief Samuel Ayodele Adebanjo, as “the end of an era.” Speaker Abbas said Chief Adebanjo would be remembered as an elder statesman and a foremost nationalist who fought for justice, unity, and … Read more
The Speaker of the House of Representatives Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, has tasked the newly established North West Development Commission (NWDC) with conducting a needs assessment of the geopolitical zone as the commission takes off. Speaker Abbas also called on the NWDC to consider multiple funding sources to be able to fulfil its mandate. The Speaker … Read more
The Speaker of the House of Representatives Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, has expressed sorrow over the deaths of 10 tomato traders from Zaria, who were attacked by bandits recently. The traders from Danmagaji Market in Zaria, were reported to have traveled to Katsina and Zamfara states to buy tomatoes only to be attacked … Read more
The Speaker of the House of Representatives Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, has called for more support and cooperation for the Nigerian Armed Forces in their efforts to ensure the safety of lives and property in the country. Speaker Abbas said that as Nigerians remember the fallen heroes of the Armed Forces, the government will continue to … Read more
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, Ph.D, has stressed the urgent need for Nigeria to diversify the oil-dependent economy, warning that a further delay poses more challenges ahead for the country. Speaker Abbas called for deliberate and collective efforts by all stakeholders in the public and private sectors … Read more
The Speaker of the House of Representatives Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, has congratulated Christians as they celebrate Christmas, which marks the birth of Jesus Christ. Speaker Abbas, while wishing Christians a merry Christmas, said the birth of Jesus Christ signifies newness and fulfillment while calling for a national rebirth at this critical time in … Read more
The House of Representatives, on Friday, held a live interactive session with Nigerians, the first of its kind in the history of the National Assembly, with a promise to have such engagement twice a year. At the event, televised live on two national televisions – NTA and Channels TV – the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Abbas … Read more
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon Tajudeen Abbas has declared that he is not owing FCTA a dime as alleged in a section of the media. The speaker who made this declaration via a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Musa Abdullahi Kirishi stated that: “The attention of the … Read more
The Speaker of the House of Representatives Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, has said that the leadership of the House has commenced a series of engagements with the relevant stakeholders to address the concerns raised on the four tax reform bills forwarded to the National Assembly by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR. Some of the stakeholders that … Read more
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, has said the government needs to reflect on the fiscal realities of Nigeria’s economy, especially the budget-population ratio of the country, when Nigeria is compared with other countries in Africa. Speaker Abbas said this in his vote of thanks following the presentation of the 2025 … Read more