The immediate-past Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Yakubu Dogara, has said that a former Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has demonstrated great leadership and courage which resulted in the unprecedented performance of the 8th Assembly.
Dogara, in a message celebrating Saraki’s 60th birthday anniversary issued by his media aide, Turaki Hassan, a copy of which was made available to journalists in Bauchi on Monday, commended Saraki’s partnership in steering the affairs of the 8th Assembly.
He said, “Yours have been 60 years of meritorious service to our fatherland as examplified by your consistent display of unwavering commitment to the unity, peace and progress of Nigeria and particularly, the independence of the legislature.
“In the four years you held sway as President of the Senate, you demonstrated great courage and patriotism in steering the affairs of the Senate. Your partnership was a legendary epic which by popular consensus made the 8th NASS the most productive in Nigeria’s history.
“As you step into the sexagenarian club today, I wish to join your teeming well-wishers in praying to Almighty God to grant you more wisdom and sound health to continue to serve the nation in the years ahead.”
Both Saraki and Dogara were elected Senate President and Speaker of the House of Representatives resectively, on June 6, 2015 after they rebelled against the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) zoning formula.
