The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, on Saturday officially launched his fifth-term bid to represent the Zaria Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives.
The declaration ceremony, held in Kaduna State, attracted a large crowd of supporters, political associates, traditional leaders, youth groups, and party loyalists from across the constituency.
“Today, I formally declare my intention to seek another mandate to represent the good people of Zaria Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives.
“This declaration is not based on promises alone. It is based on work. It is based on results. It is based on a record that our people can see and verify.
“When you first entrusted me with this responsibility, I made a commitment that representation would not be distant from the people. I said leadership must produce visible outcomes. I said public office must improve lives. And together, we have worked to fulfill that promise,” he said.
Tajudeen, who was first elected into the House of Representatives in 2011, used the occasion to highlight his achievements in office and the development projects attracted to the constituency over the years.
“We supported farmers with tractors, fertilisers, and agricultural equipment because we understand the importance of agriculture to our economy and to the survival of our families.
“We supported transport operators, party structures, community leaders, youth groups, and small business owners with tricycles and motorcycles to improve livelihoods, strengthen mobility, and create opportunities.
“We expanded these interventions on a larger scale by distributing 117 vehicles, 200 tricycles, and 1,000 motorcycles across communities, support groups, religious leaders, polling unit structures, and grassroots stakeholders.”
He acknowledged that 2,400 beneficiaries received direct financial support to strengthen their businesses and support their families, while 800 trained beneficiaries received N250,000 each, with 1,600 small business owners receiving N100,000 each.
He also said; “Just last week, we commissioned the newly completed 100-bed Specialist Hospital, facilitated through our constituency intervention efforts, with the support of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
“This is in addition to broader investments we have continued to support in healthcare infrastructure to improve access, strengthen service delivery, and raise the quality of care available to our people.”
He further pledged to sustain efforts aimed at delivering more democratic dividends if re-elected for another term.
“I am ready to continue this work. I am ready to deepen the progress we have made. I am ready to continue representing you with dignity, focus, and results. This campaign is not about one individual. It is about the future of Zaria Federal Constituency. It is about ensuring that our people remain connected to opportunities at the national level. It is about strengthening the voice of our constituency within the leadership of Nigeria.
“So, today, I ask for your continued support. I ask for your prayers. I ask for your trust once again. Let us continue this journey together. Let us continue building a constituency that reflects the strength, the history, and the potential of our people.”
NPO reports that he currently serves as the leader of the 10th House of Representatives under the platform of the All Progressives Congress.