The leadership of the House of Representatives joined President Bola Tinubu at Aso Rock for a Ramadan Iftar on Monday, offering their full support to the President and donating N705 million, half of their salaries, towards the government’s humanitarian initiatives.
Speaker of the House, Tajudeen Abbas, expressed gratitude for the invitation, emphasizing the reflective nature of Ramadan. “As we all know, the month of Ramadan entails many things, one of them is reflection; where were you before, where are you now and where do you want to be? I believe Nigeria more than ever before needs this type of reflection,” he said.
Abbas called on Nigerians of all faiths to use this period for prayer, focusing on the country’s economic challenges, security, and national unity.
He acknowledged the significant achievements of President Tinubu’s administration in just two years, encouraging citizens to reflect and pray for a better future.
Vice President Kashim Shettima, also present, urged the National Assembly leadership to prioritize unity and national development over political divisions.
“In the end, history will not judge us by the number of personal battles we fought against one another, but by the bridges we were able to build together,” Shettima said.
He also praised Tinubu’s leadership, calling him a “man of vision and inclusivity” who has earned the trust of the Nigerian people.
Shettima assured Nigerians that the government’s economic policies are beginning to yield results, adding, “The economy has turned the corner. We are now on the path to sustained economic growth.”
The gathering underscored the importance of cooperation in nation-building, with Shettima urging leaders to govern with fairness, empathy, and a commitment to service. “Leadership is not about personal gain; it is about service,” he concluded.