Speaker of the House of Representatives,
Mr. Yakubu Dogara, on Friday appealed to Nigerians to be patient with
the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari if they felt that the
change promised by the government
was not coming as fast as they wanted.
He gave an assurance to the people that
with patience, the country would overcome its challenges and Buhari
would deliver on his promises.
Dogara spoke during a Christmas service
at the Church of Christ in Nations, Gwarangah, Bogoro Local Government
Area of Bauchi State.
A statement by his Special Adviser on
Media and Public Affairs, Mr. Turaki Hassan, quoted the speaker as
saying, “Many people have been asking, where is the change?
“What is the future of this country?”
Dogara told the congregation that
Nigeria was like any other nation facing challenges, adding that,
“Europe is struggling with refugees; Arab countries are in turmoil,
while some countries are even failed states.”
Arguing further in favour of Buhari,
Dogara said, “Before this government took over, workers in many states
were not paid salaries for months; our economy was badly damaged, there
was massive looting.
“Now we have a leadership that has
emerged with a will to take on the challenges. Of course, it will take
time. The President was humble enough to apologise to Nigerians for the
hardship over fuel scarcity.”
In Abuja, some of Dogara’s colleagues in
the House sent him best wishes ahead of his 48th birthday coming up
this Saturday (today).
A message of felicitation signed on
their behalf by the Leader of the House, Mr. Femi Gbajabiamila, noted
that in the last few months that he assumed duties as the speaker, the
House had demonstrated the will to perform its core duties as a
legislature. The officers assured Dogara of their support, saying that
working together; they would ensure that the country enjoyed peace.
The statement read in part, “The success
story recorded in the last few months is a testimony to our collective
drive to provide good legislation and engage in oversight functions that
would breathe more life into the Change agenda of the Federal
Government.
“As you prepare to provide leadership in
2016, we pledge to continue to do what would bring peace and
development to our country.”
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