{"id":119214,"date":"2025-05-27T18:12:18","date_gmt":"2025-05-27T17:12:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/?p=119214"},"modified":"2025-05-27T18:12:18","modified_gmt":"2025-05-27T17:12:18","slug":"house-pays-tribute-to-fallen-colleagues","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/news\/house-pays-tribute-to-fallen-colleagues\/","title":{"rendered":"House Pays Tribute to Fallen Colleagues"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"m#msg-f:1833290866286356607\" class=\"mail-message expanded\">\n<div class=\"mail-message-header spacer\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">By Tracy Moses<\/div>\n<div id=\"m#msg-f:1833290866286356607-content\" class=\"mail-message-content collapsible zoom-normal mail-show-images \" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<div class=\"clear\">\n<div><\/div>\n<div>The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, on Tuesday, led Members in an emotional session dedicated to honoring the memories of five lawmakers who passed away while still in active service to the nation.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Presiding over the solemn sitting, Speaker Abbas emphasized that the legacy left by the late legislators serves as a powerful reminder that holding public office is not a personal entitlement but a temporary trust, bestowed for the greater good of history and humanity.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\u201cThe loss of Rt. Hon. Adewunmi Oriyomi Onanuga, fondly known as \u2018Ijaya,\u2019 Hon. Abdulkadir Jelani Danbuga, Hon. Isa Dogonyaro, Hon. Olaide Adewale Akinremi, widely called \u2018Jagaban,\u2019 and Hon. Ekene Abubakar Adams, endearingly referred to as \u2018The Youngest,\u2019 has deeply affected us and created a void that cannot be easily filled,\u201d Abbas said.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>He praised the deceased lawmakers as distinguished patriots who approached their legislative duties with sincerity, commitment, and an unwavering passion for national development. Though they may no longer sit among their colleagues, Abbas noted, their ideals and contributions continue to resonate within the chamber and beyond.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\u201c\u2018Ijaya\u2019 was a tireless advocate for women\u2019s rights and education, leaving a transformative legacy in Ogun State. Danbuga, though he served for a short period, displayed a calm strength and an unshakeable dedication to duty,\u201d Abbas recalled.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>He went on: \u201cDogonyaro personified integrity in every responsibility he was assigned, be it on national security or health matters, demonstrating that true leadership often lies in steady, honest service. Jagaban combined innovation and public duty, showing how enterprise can complement governance. Ekene\u2019s vibrance, molded by his background in sports, translated into dynamic engagement in legislative affairs.\u201d<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Speaker Abbas used the occasion to reflect on the brevity of life, encouraging his fellow lawmakers to approach their duties with renewed purpose. \u201cEach new day is an opportunity to impact lives. We must seize it with intention and commitment, knowing our work today will shape the destiny of tomorrow,\u201d he urged.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>He extended heartfelt sympathies to the families of the departed legislators, assuring them that their loved ones\u2019 memories will continue to guide the House. \u201cWe will remember them not just through plaques or ceremonies, but in every life improved by their work and every value they stood for,\u201d he added.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Abbas also challenged Members to honour their departed colleagues by redoubling their dedication to legislative excellence, transparency, and empathy.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\u201cLet every motion, every contribution, and every policy reflect the principles these great men and woman embodied,\u201d he said.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>The House observed a moment of remembrance through the reading of their profiles, recollections of their achievements, and personal tributes from fellow lawmakers who shared moments with them in the chamber, in committees, and in friendship.<\/div>\n<div id=\"m_-1568411079308696043ymail_android_signature\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mail-message-footer spacer collapsible\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Related Posts generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Tracy Moses The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. 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