The Speaker of the House of Representatives, TAJUDEEN ABBAS, has described the legislative arm of government as a key partner in efforts to entrench sustainable democracy in Nigeria.
ABBAS stated this on Monday during the presentation of the Parliamentary Development Programme of the Green Chamber to the diplomatic corps, development partners, and donor agencies, held at the National Assembly Complex, Abuja.
The Parliamentary Development Programme is an initiative aimed at strengthening legislative capacity and promoting sustainable development across Nigeria.
While acknowledging the initiative’s timely introduction, the speakersaid the 10thHouse of Representatives has set an ambitious Legislative Agenda, which is closely aligned with the reform-driven vision of President BOLA TINUBU’S administration.
Healso lamented that the legislature has historically been under-resourced and underdeveloped, particularly compared to the executive and judiciary arm of government.
