Gbajabiamila Praises Speaker Dogara For Stabilising House Of Reps

BY AMOS DUNIA, ABUJA – Majority Leader of the House of Representatives, Hon Femi Gbajabiamila has extolled the leadership qualities of Speaker Yakubu Dogara, particularly for stabilising the lower chamber of the National Assembly.

Gbajabiamila gave the commendation when Hon Dogara was honoured with the “Leadership In Public Service Award” by the New Telegraph Newspapers.

Speaker Dogara was recognised for his outstanding contributions to the stability of the House of Representatives and service to the country in general.

Receiving the award on behalf of the Speaker, Hon Gbajabiamila said he was doing so on behalf of 359 members of the House of Representatives who are always in support of the Speaker in all his efforts aimed at maintaining stability in the House.

After apologising for the Speaker’s absence due to official engagement, Gbajabiamila said; “I receive this award on behalf of the 359 members of the House, who without which he will not be receiving this award. They have supported him.

The Speaker, who had earlier spoken on the award in an interview with Editors of the New Telegraph Newspaper, said he and members of the House will be motivated to do more by the recognition.

Dogara had said; “When appreciation comes from people who are keen observers of what we do in parliament, it spurs us to do more, knowing very well that we are on the right trajectory.”