House of Representatives member, Hon. Adedayo, representing Apapa Federal Constituency in Lagos State, has emphasized the need for the 10th Assembly lawmakers to push bills that would promote the healthcare system, the cause of women, the aged, and youths.
Samuel, a former chairman of Apapa-Iganmu LCDA, who won the seat in the last election, also stressed the need for the government to consider those living close to Nigerian Ports across the country and provide them with allowances similar to those living in oil-producing areas and the Northeast region.
The lawmaker, a medical doctor with over 40 years of practice, made the call in Lagos during the inauguration party for members of his constituency. He lamented the situation where health facilities across the country suffer from drug shortages and a lack of medical equipment.
He assured that one of his primary assignments at the House of Representatives would be to raise bills that address these issues.
While acknowledging the critical role of the youth in the country’s development, the lawmaker commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s commitment to ensuring adequate youth inclusion in his administration. However, he also emphasized the importance of giving reasonable consideration to the aged, especially those above 70 years old, by providing them with stipends and a sense of belonging.
“My responsibility is three-legged; number one is legislation to facilitate laws that will enhance the living conditions of my constituents and also have oversight functions to ensure that the people’s money is well spent.
“Like I said earlier, anybody that is above the age of 70, in Nigeria should be able to give financial support on a monthly basis, no matter how small it is. It doesn’t matter whether their children are taking care of them or not.
“Also, a man is not better than a woman and vice versa. Each gender is equal and should be given equal opportunities and rights. I pledge to support any bill or motion on gender inclusion. There is nothing like a man is greater than a woman. I believe that nobody should be discriminated against,” he said.
“Apapa has ports, and there are communities that have ports all over the country. I think those communities should come together and get something from the government, something like a commission that was set up for the people living in the Northeast and oil-producing areas. Similarly, there should be a commission that takes care of those living around the port areas across the country.
“Also, I come from an area that has a lot of slums; therefore, the government has to set up a committee or program to alleviate the suffering of the people. Slums are not peculiar to Apapa-Iganmu; they exist all over the country, and I think something has to be done in this regard,” he added.
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