Politics

Deputy Spokesperson — Reps To Run Open Parliament

The Deputy Chairman, House Committee on Media and Public Affairs, said the 10th House was fully committed to running an open parliament for a better and prosperous Nigeria.


19th August 2023 11:05 AM

The Deputy Chairman, House Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Rep. Philip Agbese, has revealed that the primary agenda of the 10th House is to run an open parliament focused on transparency and accountability.

Agbese made this known in a statement on Saturday in Abuja, adding that the 10th House was fully committed to running an open parliament for a better and prosperous Nigeria,

He noted that the house leadership under Speaker Tajudeen Abbas had already set the ball rolling towards achieving an ideal nation.

The lawmaker, who represents Ado/ Okpokwu/ Ogbadibo Federal Constituency in Benue added that the 10th house was focused on actualising its promise to Nigerians individually and collectively as a parliament.

He listed economic liberation, serene business environment, accountable governance, personal freedom, social capital, safety, security, education, and health as focal points of the house.

Agbese stressed that the listed items were the reasons, the leadership had to set a pro-citizen agenda aimed at improving the welfare of Nigerians.

He added that the 10th House was looking at several ways to enhance legislation and bring governance closer to the people.

Among the strategies considered included the use of technology and regular town hall meetings, he said.

He said there was a new feeling of patriotism, commitment, and devotion to the Nigerian cause as far as members of the national assembly were concerned.

Agbese, therefore, urged Nigerians to continue to show support for the house in its quest to make life better for all, while assuring that in no distant time, the nation would experience a new lease of life.