The leadership of the House along with the Chairmen of relevant oil and gas committees and their deputies arrived Lagos yesterday evening for an inspection of the Dangote refinery. Upon arrival, we were received by the President of the Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote. We had

I led the leadership of the House on a familiarization tour of the Dangote Refinery and Petrochemicals Company in Lagos. The tour was part of the continuous efforts to understand and support key industries within our nation's economy. It was also to provide the House Leadership

As the Alternate Chairman of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), I, alongside my counterpart in the Senate, Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, CON inaugurated the Governing Council of the institution, earlier today in Abuja. NILDS as the

Today, I signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Office of the United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women Nigeria Member (OCEDAWNM) on legislative interventions on issues affecting women. It is barely one week after my endorsement of a

I applaud President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for signing the North West Development Commission Bill into law. The president by this action, has demonstrated utmost patriotism. The President has taken all steps to make Nigeria better, and the commission would not only bring

Addressing the young people today at the 'Town Hall Meeting with Youth Groups and Organisations' is one of the most important functions I have undertaken as the Speaker of the House of Representatives. As a father, I am driven by a desire to leave a better Nigeria for my

I congratulate Nigerian youths on the celebration of the International Youth Day. The 10th House under my leadership has prioritized youth-oriented legislation and will continue to give issues affecting the Nigerian youths the utmost attention that they deserve. I urge young

Press Statement from the Office of the Speaker, House of Representatives August 14, 2024 Clarification on Counter Subversion Bill ...Draft legislation still at introductory stage ...House welcomes robust discussions on the Bill, and how to address concerns The attention of

Withdrawal of the Counter Subversion and Other Related Bills In response to the voices and concerns of the people, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, Ph.D., has decided to withdraw the Counter Subversion Bill and other related draft

I send my heartfelt condolences to the family of the late Sarkin Gobir, the Gatawa District in Sabon Birni Local Government, the people and government of Sokoto State over their irreparable loss. In the first place, the bandits' kidnap of the traditional ruler was barbaric, and

I congratulate Justice Kudirat Motonmori Olatokunbo Kekere-Ekun on her swearing in as the Acting Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) on Friday. Judging from the pedigree of the acting CJN, I believe Justice Kekere-Ekun would bring reforms that would enhance the efficiency and

Today, I paid a condolence visit to the Emir of Zazzau, His Royal Highness, Amb. Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli, over the death of his mother-in-law, Hajiya Habiba, who was the wife of the late Emir of Zazzau, the late Shehu Idris. From the Emir's Palace, I proceeded to the family house of

I congratulate the Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima on his 58th borthday anniversary. The VP has been a dependable ally to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, and a stabilizing factor in the current administration and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

Inna Lillahi Wa Inna Illaihir Raji'un. I was sad to receive the news of the death of Hajiya Dada, the mother of former president, late Umaru Musa Yar'adua. This is indeed a great loss not just to the Yar'adua family and Katsina State but also to the entire country. May Allah

Press Statement from the Office of the Speaker, House of Representatives September 3, 2024 Speaker Abbas engages Nigerian youth under Legislative Mentorship Initiative Wednesday The Speaker of the House of Representatives Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, Ph.D, will on Wednesday engage

I had an engaging session with the Fellows of the Legislative Mentorship Initiative (LMI) Cohort 3 at the National Assembly today. It was an event tagged ‘An Afternoon With the Speaker.’ I was enthralled by the zeal, determination, and passion exhibited by the Fellows during

I am honored to announce the signing of a historic agreement with the UNDP, marking a significant milestone in the implementation of the Parliamentary Development Programme. This agreement is probably the most important collaboration between the House and the UNDP since the

I am honored to announce the signing of a historic agreement with the UNDP, marking a significant milestone in the implementation of the Parliamentary Development Programme.