The Speaker of Nigeria’s House of Representatives, Mr. Abbas Tajudeen, has launched his fifth-term bid to return to the House.
Speaking at a declaration ceremony held at the Mallawa Eid Ground in Zaria, Kaduna State, Mr. Abbas highlighted several developmental projects attracted to the constituency, stressing that legislation alone is not enough “if people do not feel the impact of representation in their daily lives.”
The event attracted a mammoth crowd of supporters and constituents.
Speaker Abbas, who joined the House in 2011, said his representation has delivered numerous democratic dividends to the Zaria Federal Constituency.
“These are not theories. These are visible projects. These are measurable results”, the Speaker stated, adding that the constituency projects have empowered the constituents and changed the lives of his people.
“Today, I formally declare my intention to seek another mandate to represent the good people of Zaria Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives. This declaration is not based on promises alone. It is based on work. It is based on results. It is based on a record that our people can see and verify.
“When you first entrusted me with this responsibility, I made a commitment that representation would not be distant from the people. I said leadership must produce visible outcomes. I said public office must improve lives. And together, we have worked to fulfill that promise,” he said.
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Before becoming the Speaker of the House, the Zaria representative disclosed that he was “one of the most active lawmakers in the country,” as he sponsored 74 bills, out of which 21 were signed into law.
“These were not efforts designed for publicity. They were aimed at solving problems and strengthening governance,” he said.
“We supported farmers with tractors, fertilisers, and agricultural equipment because we understand the importance of agriculture to our economy and to the survival of our families.
“We supported transport operators, party structures, community leaders, youth groups, and small business owners with tricycles and motorcycles to improve livelihoods, strengthen mobility, and create opportunities,” Speaker Abbas said.
The Speaker recalled that 2,400 beneficiaries received direct financial support to strengthen their businesses and support their families, while 800 trained beneficiaries received N250,000 each, with 1,600 small business owners receiving N100,000 each.
On education, the Speaker said deliberate steps were taken “because we understand that the future of Zaria depends on the strength of our schools and institutions.”
Mr. Abbas declared readiness to continue the development projects in his constituency.
“I am ready to continue this work. I am ready to deepen the progress we have made. I am ready to continue representing you with dignity, focus, and results,” he declared.
The Speaker thanked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State for their efforts in promoting peace and expanding development.
“Your support has remained the foundation of this movement,” the Speaker said.
