Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, has been honored with the Parliamentary Excellence Award for his innovative leadership, capacity building, and stability in the House.
The award was presented by Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, at the 2024 Nigerian Excellence Awards in Public Service (NEAPS) in Abuja. This recognition comes after the successful House Open Week, where Speaker Abbas unveiled the 10th House’s one-year scorecard, highlighting its inclusive and participatory approach, Legislative Agenda implementation, and introduction of 1,351 bills, with 89 passed.
The Speaker emphasized the importance of accountability and citizen engagement in lawmaking and oversight processes. Other distinguished awardees included the President of the Senate, governors, and notable figures in various categories. The NEAPS 2024 is a collaboration between the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation and The Best Strategic PR.
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