The House of Representatives, on Thursday took turns to shower encomium on Rep. Philip Shaibu (APC-Edo) who is to be sworn-in as Deputy Governor of Edo State.
Shaibu, member representing Etsako Federal Constituency, former President, National Association of Nigeria Students (NANS) was elected deputy governor in the Edo governorship election held Sept 12, 2016 would be sworn in on Saturday.
Lawmakers, who spoke at a valedictory session held in honour of the Edo deputy governor-elect, extolled his virtues, describing him as a dutiful and patriotic Nigerian committed to the common good.
The Speaker, Mr Yakubu Dogara, said that Shaibu, within the period he served as member the House distinguished himself as a legislator through his contributions to discourse at plenary and other legislative duties.
Dogara, while describing Shaibu as an ambassador of the National Assembly, said he had no doubt that the Edo Deputy Governor elect will represent the House well in his new duties.
'We are proud of your contributions to debate. You are a man of character. You will be running this race in the presence of a crowd of witnesses. We know that you will do well.
The former Chairman of the House Press Corps in giving a vote of thanks during briefing by Shaibu on his departure also applauded the lawmaker for his doggedness during his stay in the house.
He also enjoined Shaibu not to be the sleepy deputy governor but he should continue to shine like the star he is so that the people Edo would feel his impact.
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