Saturday, July 18, 2026

Tinubu hails Speaker Abbas at 60, says he’s worthy partner in govt

‎Mr Tinubu commended the speaker’s role in driving the Renewed Hope Agenda and strengthening legislative collaboration.

• October 1, 2025
Tajudeen Abbas
Tajudeen Abbas

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, on his 60th birthday.

‎In a message on Wednesday by presidential spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, Mr Tinubu praised Mr Abbas as a “worthy partner in government.”

‎The President commended the speaker’s role in driving the Renewed Hope Agenda and strengthening legislative collaboration.

‎He acknowledged Mr Abbas’ contributions to the passage of impactful laws under his leadership in the House of Representatives.

‎He said, “Abbas has displayed uncommon capacity as a leader of equals. His drive for integrity, excellence and selfless service has proved helpful in maintaining stability in the house.”

‎Mr Tinubu also highlighted Mr Abbas’ wisdom, deep knowledge, and openness in public service.

‎He stated, “I rejoice with the family, friends and associates of this fine lawmaker and leader of men on this milestone. I also congratulate the people of Zaria Federal Constituency in Kaduna State for picking Abbas to represent them in the House of Representatives since 2011.”

‎The President prayed for continued health and many more years of service for Mr Abbas.

(NAN)

We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.

More from Peoples Gazette

farmers

Agriculture

FG tasks ECOWAS on leveraging financing strategies for agroecology

The federal government has urged stakeholders in the agriculture and finance sectors in the West Africa region to leverage financing strategies to enhance agroecology practices

Katsina State

Politics

Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku

“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”

suspected phone thieves

States

Niger: Police rescue two suspected phone thieves from mob

He identified the suspects as Hassan Abdullahi, 20, and Khalifa Bashir, 22. 

COURT OF APPEAL

Heading 5

Court of Appeal nullifies Electoral Act provisions on parties’ primary election, membership register

Zenith Party argued that the disputed Electoral Act provisions unlawfully interfered with the internal affairs of political parties. 

Babajide Sanwo-Olu

Lagos

Governor Sanwo-Olu inaugurates climate investment fund

Mr Sanwo-Olu described the fund as a landmark intervention. 

Kano-Daura rail project

NationWide

NRC reaffirms police partnership to protect rail assets

Mr Opeifa described the nation’s railway infrastructure as critical national assets that must be safeguarded.