President Muhammadu Buhari has acknowledged the simple, humble and disciplined leadership which the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara has provided.
President Buhari, in his birthday message to Dogara as he clocked 50 years today, Tuesday, extolled his “humility, simplicity and discipline in providing exceptional leadership for the lower House for over two years, by diligently bridging the gaps and creating a harmonious atmosphere for debates and exchange of ideas for national development.”
The President described the speaker as erudite and charismatic leader who is celebrating years of remarkable achievements and awards.
According to Buhari, Dogara’s personal attributes of selflessness, maturity and friendliness have substantially eased the relationship between the Executive and the Legislative arms, resulting in the passage of bills that directly impact the livelihood of Nigerians.
President Buhari recalled his personal interactions with the Speaker, saying that having followed his political trajectory in the House of Representatives, “Nigeria’s future would be secured with great leadership by younger Nigerians, who are fired with the zeal to build one great nation that everyone can call a home.”
The President acknowledged that Dogara”s leadership is being fired with the zeal to build one great nation that everyone can call a home, even as he prayed to God to grant the Speaker longer life, good health and wisdom to continue to serve the country and humanity.
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