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Photos: HoR Clerk, Danzaria Bags Visionary Leadership Award, Highlights Challenges and Progress in Legislative Administration
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The Clerk of the House of Representatives, Dr. Yahaya Danzaria, on Thursday, December 4, 2025, bagged the “Legislative Administration Leadership Award” from the National Assembly New Media Forum in recognition of his visionary leadership and exemplary commitment to strengthening the administrative backbone of the National Assembly.
He described the honour as a meaningful milestone in his long career in public service.
Speaking at the presentation ceremony, Danzaria said he was “particularly happy” and “bursting with joy,” noting that although he often prefers to keep a low profile, he was humbled that his work had been noticed.
“I’m so happy and grateful. I do not take this honour for granted,” he said.
He recounted his extensive experience since joining the National Assembly, first as a legislative staff member and later rising through key departments, including Legal Services, Public Affairs, Finance and Supplies, and eventually serving as Director of Public Affairs.
Danzaria narrated how his early days in the institution were marked by confusion over his posting, leading to multiple reassignments before his appointment was regularized. He described this period as both “a legislative journey and a general public service adventure.”
His career saw him work closely with committees during constitutional transition periods, follow senior administrators as they advanced into new roles, and eventually undertake a diploma in journalism—an experience he said deepened his engagement with the media community.
Reflecting on his time overseeing public affairs, he highlighted the challenges of accommodating the growing number of journalists and influencers visiting the National Assembly.
“At the height of activities, between five and ten thousand people often came into the National Assembly for one business or another. This put pressure on our infrastructure, including internet services and workspaces,” he explained.
Speaking on behalf of the National Assembly New Media Forum, the Chairman, Clement Nwabuko, commended Danzaria’s dedication to service and assured him of continued collaboration. “We hope this is just the beginning of our relationship. We will give you every support you need to succeed,” he said.
He also reminded the Clerk of how the group was inaugurated by the Omolori-led management.
Mr. Nwabuko further highlighted long-standing challenges faced by new and online media practitioners seeking workspace access within the National Assembly complex. “It has been a crisis for the mainstream media to accommodate the new media,” he said. “Some even tried to stop them from entering the Press Centre.”
He solicited the Clerk’s support in making the provision of workspace for the group a reality.
In his response, Dr. Danzaria said he had consistently advocated support for media practitioners, adding that “no matter how small the space is, it is always better to have a place you can call your own,” recalling instances where he personally facilitated workspace opportunities for several associations.
The Clerk thanked the New Media Forum for the honour, describing the award as an encouragement to continue strengthening administrative systems and fostering better relations between the legislature and the media.
In his closing remarks, Danzaria expressed hope that the partnership between his office and the media would continue even beyond his years in public service. “This recognition means a lot, and I look forward to continued collaboration for effective legislative reportage.”
Yaya Bauchi Tongo, a member of House of Representatives representing Gombe/Kwami/Funakaye Federal Constituency of Gombe State is dead.
Rep Tongo died in Abuja on Friday following a brief illness, the spokesperson for the House of Representatives, Akintude Rotimi said in a statement quoting the Gombe State Caucus of the House of Representatives.
While paying tribute to the late lawmaker, Rotimi said his death marked the end of a distinguished life devoted to public service and the advancement of his constituents, Gombe State, and the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
“Rep. Tongo was a dedicated public servant, seasoned grassroots politician, and committed legislator whose life was marked by unwavering service to his people and the nation,” Rotimi said.
The deceased lawmaker served as Chairman of Funakaye Local Government Area, Special Adviser to the Government of Gombe State, and Member of the Gombe State House of Assembly before his election into House of Representatives.
He was Chairman of the Nigeria–United Arab Emirates Parliamentary Friendship Group in the House of Representatives.
“A respected voice within the Parliament and a passionate advocate for the welfare and development of his constituents, Hon. Tongo brought wisdom, experience, and a deep understanding of governance to legislative deliberations. His contributions to nation-building and democratic development will remain an enduring part of his legacy.
“On behalf of the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, PhD, GCON, the leadership, and the entire membership of the House, we extend our heartfelt condolences to his immediate family, the people of Gombe/Kwami/Funakaye Federal Constituency, and the Government and people of Gombe State on this painful loss.
“As we mourn the passing of our dear colleague, we pray that Almighty Allah (SWT) forgives his shortcomings, accepts his good deeds, and grants him Aljannatul Firdaus. We also pray that Allah (SWT) grants his family, loved ones, constituents, and colleagues the strength and fortitude to bear this irreparable loss,” Rotimi said.
He added that further details regarding parliamentary tributes and funeral arrangements will be communicated in due course.
A member of the House of Representatives from Kaduna North and Chairman, Committee on Banking Regulations, Mohammed Bello El-Rufai, has disclosed that his father, Nasir El-Rufai’s continued detention shows that Nigeria’s democratic journey is far from complete.
Bello noted that democracy can only thrive in Nigeria when the country’s leadership is accountable.
El-Rufai has been in custody of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC, since he was arrested at the Abuja airport earlier in the year.
The commission had arraigned him for corruption while he was governor of Kaduna State.
However, posting on X, Bello wrote: “Today, we celebrate the enduring strength of our democracy and the collective voice of the Nigerian people. Democracy thrives when leadership is accountable, citizens are empowered, and every voice is heard.
“As we commemorate this important day, we must also acknowledge that while our democracy continues to endure, the abuse of citizens’ rights remains a troubling reality.
“The true test of any democracy is not simply the conduct of elections, but its commitment to the rule of law, due process, and the protection of fundamental freedoms.
“The continued unlawful detention of my father, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, alongside the experiences of many other Nigerians who have faced similar violations, serves as a reminder that our democratic journey is far from complete.
“On this Democracy Day, let us recommit ourselves to building a nation where justice prevails, institutions are strengthened, and the rights of every citizen are respected and protected.”
The National Leader of the Nigerian Democratic Congress, NDC, Senator Seriake Dickson, on Friday held a closed-door meeting with the party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, amid recent crises in the party.
Dickson made this known in a statement on his official X handle, revealing that the meeting, which lasted nearly three hours, was attended by Obi and other senior party leaders.
“I just received my brother, colleague, and partner in the New Nigerian Project, His Excellency Mr Peter Gregory Obi, CON, our presidential candidate, who, together with some distinguished leaders of our party, held a closed-door meeting which lasted about three hours.
“In the course of that meeting, we reviewed the activities of our party and discussed a few recent issues that have been a source of concern to all sides, and we amicably resolved all the issues.
“We have always been on the same page on the bigger picture, i.e., winning the elections for all candidates of our party and rescuing Nigeria from the misgovernance of the APC-led government. However, a few issues have arisen, and we have agreed on how to handle them moving forward.
“I want to use this opportunity again to call on all members of our party to stop the bickering and name-calling and focus on the bigger picture.
“Both His Excellency Peter Obi and I, as well as other leaders and stakeholders of our party, will continue to consult and engage with one another to address and resolve concerns, strengthen the unity and cohesion of our party, and ensure that we remain focused on our shared mission of rescuing Nigeria and building a better future for all.”
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