Following the meeting of the leadership and some members of the Lagos State House of Assembly with President Bola Tinubu in Abuja on Wednesday, the House on Thursday expressed support for the President, commending his administration’s economic policies and their impact on the citizens.
Last Monday, the Governor’s Advisory Council (GAC) held a meeting with the Assemly members at Lagos House, Marina to discuss the recent removal of Hon. MUdashiru Obasa as Speaker. Also in attendance were Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu; and his deputy, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat.
As earlier reported, that meeting agreed on a soft landing for Obasa, which is to return to the House and voluntarily resign as Speaker, while the House is to write to President Tinubu over Obasa’s removal as Speaker.
During plenary on Thursday, which was presided over by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Mojisola Meranda, Hon. Abiodun Tobun (Epe I) moved the motion under personal explanation, highlighting the economic challenges Nigeria faced before the Tinubu administration.
According to a statement on Thursday by the Chief Press Secretary to the Speaker, Mr. Eromose Ebhomele, Tobun said that the President’s policies had significantly improved the economy.
Members listed some achievements of the Tinubu administration, describing the President as a blessing to Nigeria.
The lawmakers took time to eulogise the President, saying he came into office at a time when Nigerians were at a crossroads over the country’s socio-economic status before the 2023 elections.
Tobun told his colleagues that the policies initiated by President Tinubu had begun to yield positive results in less than two years of his being in office.
He noted that the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) had been boosted following the President’s economic expertise. According to him, this is further reflecting in the current continuous strength of the Naira.
‘Currently, the policies are yielding positive results and the GDP has increased. The value of Naira is gradually gaining strength.
‘There is no more fuel scarcity anymore in the country. We need to encourage the federal government to continue on the good pedestrian it started two years ago’, Tobun further said.
The Majority Leader, Hon. Temitope Adewale (Ifako-Ijaiye I) said the President’s steps had shown that he was prepared before he took the baton of leadership.
He said the Federal Government continues to meet the yearnings of Nigerians, citing the refineries that are in operation, leading to drops in the price of Premium Motor Spirit.
Adewale re-echoed the efforts and sacrifices made by President Tinubu, who he described as a true democrat, for the continued successes and strength of the All Progressives Congress, both in the state and the nation.
He said that the House remains committed to the ideals of the party, its leadership and the GAC, a team of elders who continue to guide the party in the state.
Hon. Gbolahan Yishawu (Etim Osa II) praised the President for his fight against insecurity and his reducing inflation.
Contributing to the debate, Hon. Aro Moshood (Ikorodu II) commended the President for the upward review of the minimum wage, his investment drive that has seen the country securing over $40 million and for assuaging the effects of the removal of subsidy.
Speaker Mojisola Meranda expressed optimism that the President would meet the yearnings of Nigerians.
‘I know President Tinubu will take us to the Promised Land. When he started, it was rough but it is becoming obvious the policies are yielding results.
‘This is a positive result happening within the short time President Tinubu came into power. Tinubu’s investment in the security architecture is also yielding results as we have insecurity reducing’, she said.
The Speaker directed the acting Clerk of the House, Abubakar Taiwo Ottun to send a commendation letter to the President acknowledging the positive impact of his policies and programmes.
