...says federal and state governments are working hard towards addressing hardship being faced by Nigerians over fuel subsidy removal..."
The Speaker, Nasarawa State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Danladi Jatau, has scored President Bola Ahmed Tinubu high over his achievements in the provision of infrastructure, security and in other sectors of the economy in the last one year in office.
The Speaker also acknowledged the giant strides recorded by the administration of Gov. Abdullahi Sule in Nasarawa State saying that the Governor has written his name in gold, citing reference with oil discovery, mining, inflow of investors, employments, enhance revenue, pension and gratuity among others.
The Speaker gave the commendation while fielding questions from newsmen to mark one year in office of President Tinubu and one year of the second tenure of Gov. Abdullahi Sule today in Lafia.
Speaker Jatau said President Tinubu deserved commendation over his positive impact in the areas of infrastructure, security and other sectors of the economy as well as his bold decisions aimed at addressing some long term challenges facing the nation.
He said the current hardship faced by citizens as a result of fuel subsidy removal are temporal and the nation will soon overcome them and the nation will be better for it.
"Challenges are part of human existence, and Mr President by the grace of God will address them gradually, he has the capacity to do that, let have hope on him, support and pray for him, he has good plans for the country and he will achieve it by the grace of God, to my believe things are gradually changing for the better, let be patience "
He congratulated Nigerians on the celebration of one year anniversary of President Tinubu.
" His Excellency, Bola Ahmed Tinubu meant well for Nigerians
" What he is doing in the area of infrastructure such as roads across the country among others are commendable, this is just one year into the journey of four years, it shall be well and Nigeria will be better for it at the end of the day
" He is also doing well in the area of security, we will get it right by God's grace, we will get there" the Speaker said.
The Speaker also appreciated Gov. Abdullahi Sule for his developmental strides across the state.
" We thank God for given us His Excellency, Engr. Abdullahi Sule
" So far, Engr. A A Sule has performed credibly well in the areas of provision of infrastructure, security, employment, mineral exploration among others
" We are happy with what His Excellency is doing. He has also attracted investors to the State, Look at the lithium processing plant in the state, not to talk of oil discovery, payment of pension and gratuity first of its kind, massive employments in the civil service, enhanced revenue base of the State among others" he said.
He called on Nigerians to be patient with President Tinubu, saying that President Tinubu and Gov Sule's administrations are addressing the hardship being faced by Nigerians over the removal of fuel subsidy in the country.
" The Federal and State governments have provided palliatives and are still providing more, other positive measures are still being put in place to cushion the effects of the fuel subsidy removal in the country.
On Executive and Legislative relationship in Nasarawa State, the Speaker said that the relationship was cordial.
"We have a very good and cordial working relationship with the Executive and this is the only way to enhance development.
" If there is no effective synergy and collaboration among the arms of government, meaningful development will not take place
" Look at what is going on in Rivers State between executive and the legislature, it is not a good omen, which may likely affects development negatively.
Besides, he said that the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state is united and focused.
The Speaker called on the people of the state and Nigerians to continue to pray and support President Tinubu, Gov Sule, the legislators and other leaders at all levels to succeed.
