By; AMOS TAUNA, Kaduna
The Speaker, House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has given assurance that the 8-point Legislative Agenda of the 10th House will address youth unemployment, poverty and other challenges bedeviling the country.
While officially unveiling the Legislative Agenda of the 10th House to the public on Tuesday, the Speaker made the pledge when dignitaries from within and outside the National Assembly as well as the international community joined him in the ceremony.
According to him, “The 10th House will partner with President Bola Tinubu on the successful implementation of the ‘Renewed Hope Agenda’ of the current administration.”
Abbas said that the agenda unveiled was a demonstration of the commitment to deploying every legislative instrument available to them, towards meeting the yearnings and aspirations of the people they serve.
The eight priority areas according to the Legislative Agenda document unveiled included the strengthening good governance, improving national security, law reform, economic growth and development, social sector reform and development, inclusion and open parliament, influencing/directing Nigeria’s foreign policy, and climate change and environmental sustainability.
He assured that they are dedicated to fostering an environment that promotes sustainable economic growth, and development and shall use every legislative tool at their disposal to create jobs for the teeming youths, addressing the challenge posed by poverty, improve infrastructure, ensure top quality and affordable healthcare, and provide security for all Nigerians.
Abbas urged members of the House should ensure that legislative proposals, including bills, and motions, are in line with the provisions of the Agenda, mandated all the standing Committees to integrate the agenda in their respective work plans.
