Buhari,Tinubu, Lawan Congratulate Gbajabiamila at 60
Prominent Nigerians from all walks of life yesterday sent congratulatory messages to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon Femi Gbajabiamila,on his 60th birthday.
President Muhammadu Buhari in a release issued yesterday by his Media Adviser, Femi Adesina, joined members and leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in felicitating with the House Speaker as he marks his birthday anniversary on June 25, 2022.
The President sent warm greetings to the family, friends and associates of the political leader, whom he described as “patriotic, honest and deserves respect’’.
President Buhari, in the birthday message said: “I have observed the Speaker, Femi Gbajabiamila for a long time, in the sense that when I was watching debates in the House of Representatives he used to be on his feet most of the time, passionately defending the party and issues he believed in.
“He impressed me very early as a committed member of the House of Representatives and I congratulate his constituency for keeping him there. I was very pleased that he eventually became the leader of the House.
“I am so impressed and pleased with the performance of the Speaker and the Senate President, Ahmed Ibrahim Lawan. At a certain stage, I called them and told them that I did not speak to them about what was happening in the National Assembly because I have so much confidence in them.
“Our party, APC, has majority in both the Senate and the House of Representatives. I know both of them and endorse their leadership so I should leave them alone to do their job.
“I wish Femi Gbajabiamila the best of luck and hope his constituency will maintain the confidence in him because he is a patriotic and honest person. I have a lot of respect for him.’’
The President prayed that the Almighty God will grant the Speaker, who is the second longest-serving member of the House of Representatives, long life, good health and wisdom to keep serving the country.
On his part, the All Progressives Congress presidential candidate and National Leader, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, said at 60, Speaker Gbajabiamila had recorded remarkable achievements and demonstrated positive leadership.
In a congratulatory statement released by his Media Office yesterday in Abuja, Asiwaju Tinubu wished him long life, good health and immense wisdom so he could continue to contribute meaningfully to the country’s development.
“Today, I join family, friends, associates and colleagues of the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, in rejoicing with him on attaining 60 on June 25.
“I congratulate Hon. Gbajabiamila on his huge accomplishments at 60. He has done remarkably well. He has made all of us proud.
“Speaker Gbajabiamila has contributed immensely to the growth and development of Nigeria, as he has done to Lagos, his home state and Surulere Federal Constituency.
“A partner on the progressive front, Hon. Gbajabiamila is a leader in our party and National Assembly where he is providing positive leadership.
“Under him, the House of Representatives has passed numerous landmark legislation, which have proved helpful in deepening our democracy and good governance. Of particular mention here are amendments to the electoral laws, engendering reforms and increased use of technology.