Task Before Buhari Enormous, Says Former Speaker Bankole

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Former speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Dimeji Bankole

Former speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Dimeji Bankole, has said the President Muhammadu Buhari administration has a lot of issues to deal with and that the government should be given time to articulate its plans.

Speaking last Wednesday evening at a networking event organised by young Nigerians who studied abroad and who considered it necessary to come back home to contribute their quota towards nation building, the youngest speaker of the House of Representative in Nigerian history also noted that the expectations of Nigerians from the government are high.

“Every sector in Nigeria has issues and Buhari’s government, just like every other government before it, has to settle those issues. His administration has to look at areas where they will get quick gains for Nigeria while also taking into consideration the long and short term implications of its policy implementation.
“I cannot decide for Buhari’s government but I can bet that there are a lot of problems for them to deal with and eventually solve for the benefit of the generality of Nigerians,” he said.
When asked why he didn’t actively participate in the last general elections, Bankole said he decided not to partake at the last general polls.
“I don’t have to contest to take part in politics. I chose not to contest at the last elections,” he noted.
The politician, who is the ninth Speaker of the House of Representatives, had positive remarks for the growing number of young Nigerians who have chosen to return home after studying abroad.
“I commend the growing number of young Nigerians who have chosen to return home to contribute their own quota to nation building after studying abroad.
“We need to encourage their decision to return home. I can tell you for a fact that a lot of Nigerians in the past do not come home after studying abroad because of the opportunity and access they enjoy overseas.
“In countries like the United States, United Kingdom and Canada where most Nigerians study, everything works but I must commend the growing number that have decided to come home to take the bull by the horn by applying their expertise to the development of their communities and by extension, the country,” he noted.

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