The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr Femi Gbajabiamila, says Nigeria will come out of its current challenges and bounce back tp a stronger more united country.
Gbajabiamila stated this in when he paid a courtesy call on Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko, at his residence in Sokoto, the Sokoto State capital.
According to him, other developed nation’s had passed through such difficult times and they had successfully transited and weathered the storm.
The Speaker, who described Wamakko as his Leader, also acknowledged the sterling invaluable contributions the former Governor of Sokoto State ahs been doing for the state and Nigeria, in general.
“Wamakko’s name is a household name across Nigeria, even in the South. He has to be a strong pillar in the development of the state and Nigeria,” the Speaker said.
He explained that he was in Sokoto State to commiserate with the victims of the recent inferno at the Sokoto Central Market, as well as condole the Sultan of Sokoto, Sa’ad Abubakar on the recent death of his younger brother, Alhaji Abdulkadir Jeli Abubakar, Commissioner of Home Affairs.
The Speaker prayed for the prevention of the recurrence of such disasters and calamities in the state and in Nigeria
He also prayed the Almighty Allah to grant the late Commissioner Aljannat Firdaus.
Responding, Senator Wamakko lauded Gbajabiamila for the brotherly visit and show of solidarity.
“Our story with the Speaker is very long, but God’s time I’d the best.
“Femi would have been the Speaker in 2015, but, whatever happened, I still maintain that, God’s time is the best,” Senator Wamakko said.
He eulogised Gbajabiamila for the good work and commendable work he has been doing for Nigeria and the House of Representatives.
Senator Wamakko expressed happiness that, Gbajabiamila has ensured that the House remains turbulence-free, united and peaceful.
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