Deputy spokesperson of the House of Representatives, Hon. Philip Agbese, has said the House of Representatives is committed to transparency.
He also added that Speaker Tajudeen Abbas has become one of Africa’s most respected presiding officers.
Barring any last minute changes, the House would resume plenary on Tuesday next week after its annual recess which commenced on July 24, 2025.
Speaking with journalists on Thursday, Agbese said Abbas’ transformative leadership has steered the 10th House towards unprecedented productivity and global influence.
He said under Abbas’s guidance, the Nigerian parliament has evolved into a dynamic institution where legislative innovation meets the needs of the people, earning admiration across the continent.
Agbese described Abbas as a visionary leader whose intellectual depth and inclusive approach have elevated Nigeria’s legislative standing.
“Rt. Hon. Abbas, Ph.D., GCON has turned the House into a powerhouse of progress,” Agbese said ahead of the resumption of plenary on Tuesday.
“His commitment to transparency, bill sponsorship, and stakeholder engagement has made our parliament not just functional, but exemplary. The Speaker embodies the kind of leadership Africa desperately needs.”
The deputy spokesperson highlighted how Abbas’ stewardship has amplified Nigerian voices on the international stage, positioning the country as a key player in global lawmaking.
“Our voices now count in the global lawmaking arena, thanks to his strategic diplomacy. Unlike previous assemblies, where Nigeria’s participation was often peripheral, the 10th House under Abbas has actively shaped agendas in major parliamentary forums, fostering collaborations that address shared African challenges like debt sustainability, gender equity, and democratic governance,” he said.
The Benue lawmaker noted that the 10th House has attended key sessions and made meaningful contributions at international bodies such as the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), Commonwealth Parliamentary Union (CPU), Pan-African Parliament (PAP), and ECOWAS Parliament.
According to Agbese, the 11th Annual Conference and General Assembly of the West Africa Association of Public Accounts Committees (WAAPAC) hosted at the National Assembly Complex in Abuja is another proof of Abbas’ leadership.
“When we resume plenary on Tuesday, you’ll see the energy he brings—it’s infectious, and it makes our work feel meaningful, like we’re truly serving the people who sent us here.
“Resuming plenary under him means more wins for Nigerians—more jobs, more equity, more hope,” he added.
