Uba Sani, governor of Kaduna state, has commended Tajudeen Abbas, speaker of the house of representatives, for extending development projects beyond his immediate constituency.
Sani handed the commendation on Saturday at an event marking Abbas’ second anniversary as lawmaker representing Zaria federal constituency in Kaduna.
Sani said beyond representation, Abbas “attracts major interventions to his constituency and expends his personal resources to put smiles on the faces of the people”.
‘’In consultation and close collaboration with me, Mr speaker has extended development interventions beyond his constituency,” he said.
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“He has intervened to support the government in providing vehicles to traditional rulers, and is bringing development projects to all the 23 local government areas in the state.”
Sani said his administration has “ramped up our rural transformation programme,” extending infrastructure to all parts of the state.
“No part of Kaduna state will be left behind. We have recorded massive achievements in our health, educational and agricultural revitalisation programmes. We have stabilised the security situation in many communities,” he said.
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“Our ongoing social investment programmes have lifted many of our citizens out of poverty.
“We shall continue to create, innovate and effectively execute policies and programmes to make Kaduna state a model of development in Nigeria.”
Sani said Abbas is a “stabilising force” in the lower legislative chamber because of his inclusive and participatory approach to leadership.
Speaking at he event, Abbas highlighted his achievements, saying he sponsored the highest number of bills since the turn of the 1960s.
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“I sponsored more bills than any other legislator in Nigeria’s history,” he said.
“In the 9th assembly, I sponsored 74 bills, 21 of which received the president’s assent. This is the highest number recorded for any legislator since Nigeria’s independence.
“Here in Zaria, we have established new institutions for agriculture, veterinary science, technical education, and disability inclusion.
“We have expanded secondary two education, launched a N5 billion scholarship scheme for over ten thousand students, and commenced construction of an N80 billion education village hosting university, nursing, teaching, and legal studies campuses.
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‘“We have improved teacher welfare in rural areas, renovated schools, empowered women and youth through vocational centres, upgraded tertiary infrastructure, delivered vital community projects such as boreholes, solar lighting, and maternity care, and honoured our traditional institutions with vehicles to support their unifying role.”
Abbas also flagged off the distribution of fertiliser and motorcycles to mark his second anniversary.
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