Ugochinyere, Okojie, others congratulate Abbas, Kalu on first anniversary

The Chairman House of Representatives Committee on Petroleum Resources (Downstream), Rep. Ikenga Ugochinyere, the Chairman Committee on Petroleum Resources (Midstream), Rep. Henry Okojie, and their deputies have extended their best wishes to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, and his deputy, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu, on the completion of their first year in office.

The lawmakers in a joint statement signed by Ugochinyere, Okojie, Aliyu Mustapha (Deputy Chairman, House Committee on Petroleum Resources, Downstream) and Sagir Koki (Deputy Chairman, House Committee on Petroleum Resources, Midstream) said that both Abbas and Kalu, since assuming office on June 13, 2023, have been working hard and delivering on their promises to the Nigerian people.

They noted that the House, under Abass and Kalu’s leadership, have introduced key reforms and passed bills aimed at addressing socioeconomic, political and other challenges in Nigeria.

They expressed optimism that in the next three years they shall fulfil their promise to the Nigerian people.

The statement read: “On behalf of our family and constituents, We wish to congratulate the Speaker of the House of Representatives Rt Hon. Abbas Tajudeen and Deputy Speaker, Rt Hon. Benjamin Kalu on their one year anniversary as presiding officers of the 10th House. Since assuming office on June 13, 2023 the duo have been working hard and delivering on their promises to the Nigerian people as contained in ‘the People’s House’ legislative agenda.

“In the past one year, they have introduced key reforms, passed bills aimed at addressing socioeconomic, political and other challenges in Nigeria. We are highly optimistic that the House under the leadership of Abbas and Kalu, in the next three years shall fulfill its promise to the Nigerian people. Congratulations.”