The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has called for sustained reforms, legislative continuity, and inclusive political participation as key to Nigeria’s progress.
Addressing delegates at the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Convention in Abuja, the Speaker described the moment as decisive, urging party members to remain committed to the path of reform.
“This is a defining hour. This is a moment of reckoning. “This is the moment that separates the hesitant from the active, the doubtful from the builders,” he said.
Tajudeen emphasised the significant economic and structural challenges that the current administration inherited, noting the difficult but necessary decisions made. “We chose reform over comfort. We chose responsibility over applause. We chose the future over the present moment,” he stated.
Responding to criticism over economic adjustments, he queried alternatives to reform. “What was the alternative? To continue a system that drained our resources? To postpone the inevitable? To pass the burden to the next generation?” he asked.
The Speaker maintained that ongoing reforms are yielding results, citing improvements in revenues, transparency, infrastructure, and security coordination. “These are not isolated steps. They are part of a clear direction,” he said, stressing that “reform is not a sprint. Reform is a journey.”
He also advocated continuity in leadership, declaring that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu “must continue this work beyond 2027,” insisting the reforms underway required sustained commitment.
On legislative stability, Tajudeen warned against high turnover in the National Assembly. “Experience is lost. Institutional memory is weakened. “The momentum is broken,” he said, urging support for “committed and performing legislators.”
Highlighting inclusion, the speaker underscored the role of women and youth in national development. “To our young people, the future must be claimed. To our women, your role remains central,” he said, reaffirming the need for broader participation.
“Our goal remains clear: to build a party that listens, a government that responds, and a country that works,” Tajudeen added.
He concluded by urging unity and resolve: “The moment is here. The responsibility is ours. The future is within reach.”