The leadership of the House of Representatives, on Monday, joined President Bola Tinubu for a Ramadan Iftar at Aso Rock, pledging their support to the President and donating N705 million, which represents half of their salaries, to the government’s humanitarian initiatives.
Speaker of the House, Tajudeen Abbas, expressed gratitude to President Tinubu for inviting the House leadership to break fast with him and for his continued respect and concern for the legislative body.
“As we all know, Ramadan is a time for reflection—reflecting on where we’ve been, where we are, and where we need to go. Nigeria needs this kind of reflection now more than ever,” he said. Abbas urged both Christians and Muslims to pray for the country during this time, emphasizing the need for prayers for the economy, security, leadership, and citizens, recognizing the achievements of the Tinubu administration in just two years.
Earlier, Vice President Kashim Shettima called on National Assembly leaders to prioritize national unity and development over political divisions and partisan interests. Speaking on behalf of President Tinubu, Shettima emphasized the importance of humility in leadership and urged lawmakers to focus on collaboration and progress.
“This sacred month reminds us to choose stability over strife, collaboration over conflict, and dialogue over discord,” Shettima said. “History will judge us not by personal battles, but by the bridges we build together.”
