Nigeria’s Senate President, Ahmad Lawan has felicitated the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila on the occasion of his 60th birthday.
Lawan noted with delight his smooth working relationship with Gbajabiamila, describing him as ‘a worthy ally in the service to the nation.’
He said; “I join the family, friends and political associates of Mr Speaker in rejoicing with him for reaching this milestone in happiness and good health.
“My friend and brother Femi is a great Nigerian patriot and committed servant of the people.”
“Since the inauguration of the ninth Assembly in June 2019, I have been really impressed working side by side with him and our other colleagues in developing the Legislature and making it work, always better, for the people of this great country.
“Together, we have steered the ship of the National Assembly with the aim, every day, to ensure stability and good governance in our country.
“This smooth working relationship has been made possible by the fact that we share a grand vision of effective delivery of service by our governmental institutions to the Nigerian people,” the Senate President explained.
Lawan said; “Mr Speaker has been a worthy ally in this voyage of service to the nation and, with the continuous cooperation and understanding of our colleagues in both Chambers, we shall together anchor safely next year, satisfied that we have given our best.”