We must end the vicious circle of poverty in Nigeria says Speaker Yakubu Dogara

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt Hon Yakubu Dogara, has called on leaders and top ranking public officials to engage in direct intervention to alleviate the suffering of the people in their communities and give them better living conditions.

The Speaker, who made this call in the National Assembly when he received a non profit organisation that engages in medical outreaches in the urban areas, Doctors On The Move Africa, in his office, said he has resolved to continue to reach out through medical missions to the people with a view to alleviating poverty and improve their living conditions.

Dogara, who partnered with the organisation to provide free medical services in Bauchi State recently, said the success of the mission and the positive feedback received from the people is a signal to him and all other top ranking Nigerians to continue to do everything to lift them from the clutches of poverty.

World Press Freedom Day: Dogara Calls For Enhanced Investigative Journalism To Promote Nationalism And Expose Corruption

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt Hon Yakubu Dogara, has called on the Nigerian press to put patriotism first in the discharge of their responsibilities in order to constantly place the country in a positive light amongst the comity of nations.

In a press statement signed by his special adviser on Media and Public Affairs, Mr Turaki Hassan, to mark the World Press Day in Abuja, Dogara also admonished the media to adhere strictly to the ethics of journalism so as to be competitive globally.

Dogara, who praised the Nigerian press for the role it played in the struggle for and enthronement of democracy, however, called on media practitioners to shun ‘desk journalism’ and engage in qualitative investigative journalism that will promote national unity as well as expose rot and corruption in the system in line with the present administration’s change agenda.

Speaker Dogara Mourns Oba Erediauwa of Benin Kingdom

Late Oba of Benin,
His Royal Majesty,
Omo n’Oba n’Edo
Uku Akpolokpolo
Oba Erediauwa I

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt Hon Yakubu Dogara, has condoled with the people of the ancient Bini Kingdom over the transition of the Oba of Benin, His Royal Majesty, Omo n’Oba n’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo Oba Erediauwa I.

In a statement signed by his spokesman Turaki Hassan, the Speaker ‎noted that the late Oba’s legacy of peace will continue to make impact in the Edo nation and the entire country for generations to come.

“The Edo nation will always remember the late revered monarch as a royal father who loved peace and mediated disputes with fairness. Nigeria has indeed lost a dependable royalty and jewel of peace”, the speaker lamented.

Oba Erediauwa was a peace maker who devoted his life and time in preaching peace and building bridges of love and friendship

The Bini kingdom during his 37 year reign witnessed unprecedented progress, peace and stability and by his demise the nation has lost a rare gem, a father and leader per excellence.

Speaker Dogara - 2019 Will Be A Walk Over If APC Delivers On Change Promise

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt Hon Yakubu Dogara, has challenged the All Progressives Congress (APC) to ensure that it delivers on its promise of change as this will make reelection in 2019 a walk over for the party. 

The Speaker said this when he received a delegation from Delta State APC under the umbrella of Delta APC Contact Committee in his office on Wednesday, according to a statement issued in Abuja by his spokesman, Turaki Hassan.

Dogara noted that nothing could sell the party faster and wider than providing tools of empowerment for Nigerians to thrive in their businesses and daily lives through provision of infrastructure and other needs as promised by the party.