Shettima seeks Reps support for Tinubu’s transformation agenda…

The Vice President, Kashima Shettima on Tuesday, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja hosted the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas and other principal officers of the lower chamber of the national assembly, appealing for their support for President Bola Tinubu.

He observed that the state of affairs in the country requires the cooperation of all citizens irrespective of differences in political affiliations or religious persuasions, tribal and sectional backgrounds to support the Tinubu administration in its noble objective of transforming the nation.

Shettima solicited the support of the House of Representatives for the actualisation of the agenda of the Tinubu administration.

A statement issued by Olusola Abiola, Director of Information in the Vice president’s office, quoted him as saying: “The President is determined to redefine the meaning and concept of modern leadership. He started firing on all cylinders from day one. The President has proved his competence, his capability and his commitment. I urge you, the Rt Hon Speaker and the esteemed leadership of the House to support the President in his noble objectives of transforming this nation.”

Continuing, Shettima said “the state of affairs in our country requires that we coalesce into a single force irrespective of differences in political affiliations or religious persuasions, tribal and sectional backgrounds because what binds us together supersedes what divides us.

“It is very difficult to remove the building blocks holding this country together. We are a kaleidoscope of colours. We are essentially one people tied to a common destiny, so, let’s work together. We need this country to work and this government is willing to work for the good of the nation.”

Extolling the leadership qualities of the new principal officers of the House of Representatives, the VP implored them to “rally round the Speaker, support him, nurture him, defend him to work for the good of our country.

Earlier in his remarks, the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Abbas while introducing the new principal officers, assured the Vice President of the House’s support for all Federal Government programmes and policies, noting that they are willing to partner and collaborate with him to work on everything that is in the interest of the Nigerian public.