2025 Democracy Day: House Speaker Commends Rep. Bamidele Salam, Public Accounts Committee During Joint National Assembly Session
At a special joint session of the National Assembly held on 2025 Democracy Day in Abuja, Representative Bamidele Salam, Chairman of the House Committee on Public Accounts, along with members of his committee, received a rare and significant commendation from the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Abass Tajudeen (GCON), for the recovery of over N61.5 billion from oil and gas companies.
The commendation took place in the presence of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, and other distinguished lawmakers from both chambers of the National Assembly.
The Speaker, in his Democracy Day address, praised the efforts of Rep. Salam and the Public Accounts Committee in promoting transparency, accountability, and fiscal responsibility in government financial operations.
According to the Speaker, “The House of Representatives has actively conducted the oversight of Executive Agencies to ensure that laws are implemented and development funds are allocated properly.
The House Public Accounts Committee has reported recovery exceeding N61.5 billion in outstanding debt to the federal government by oil and gas companies.
A very big commendation to our Public Accounts Committee. Thank you, Honourable Bamidele Salam.”
The announcement was met with resounding applause from President Tinubu and members of both the Senate and the House of Representatives, signaling bipartisan recognition of the committee’s work.
In his response, Rep. Salam expressed heartfelt appreciation for the commendation, describing it as one of the most humbling moments of his legislative career.
“I do not take this rare commendation by Mr. Speaker, as well as the encouraging applause of Mr. President and members of the National Assembly, for granted.”
“I am grateful to God for the privilege of service He has given me in the House of Representatives. I am deeply humbled and pray that God helps us all to do more for Nigeria and for humanity,” Salam said.
The recognition marks a renewed emphasis on legislative oversight and accountability, underscoring the pivotal role of the National Assembly in strengthening democratic governance, ensuring prudent use of public resources, and demanding greater responsibility from public and private sector actors alike.
