Tinubu Hails Bichi At 45, Commends His Leadership In Budget Process

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated the chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Appropriation, Hon. Abubakar Kabir Bichi, on his 45th birthday.

Tinubu, in a statement issued on Saturday by his special adviser on information and strategy, Bayo Onanuga, described Bichi as a vibrant, resourceful and dedicated lawmaker whose commitment to legislative duties and national development stands out.

The president commended Bichi’s role in the consideration, scrutiny and passage of the nation’s annual budget, describing the Appropriation Committee as one of the most strategic committees in the House of Representatives.

He said: “As chairman of one of the most strategic committees of the House, Hon. Bichi has demonstrated uncommon capacity, grit and leadership in steering the consideration, scrutiny and passage of the nation’s annual budget, a role central to implementing the Renewed Hope Agenda.

“I commend him for his effective representation of his constituents and his impactful interventions in education, infrastructure and youth empowerment, which have endeared him to his people.

“Bichi has distinguished himself since his first election to the House in 2019, where he served as chairman of the House Committee on Works in the 9th Assembly and now as chairman of Appropriation in the 10th Assembly.”

Bichi represents Bichi Federal Constituency of Kano State in the House of Representatives.

Tinubu urged the lawmaker to rededicate himself to serving his constituents and the country as he marks his 45th birthday.

“As he marks his birthday today, I urge him to rededicate himself to serving his people and his fatherland.

“And I pray to Almighty God to continue to bless him with good health, wisdom and strength,” the president said.