The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, Ph.D., alongside his wife, Hajiya Fatima, attended the official commemoration of Algeria’s 72nd Glorious Revolution Day in Abuja. Hosted by the Ambassador of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria to Nigeria, His Excellency Mr. Hocine Mezoued, the event celebrated the enduring spirit of freedom, courage, and national unity.
Speaking on the significance of the occasion, Speaker Abbas commended the remarkable resilience, heroism, and patriotism of the Algerian people. He noted that Algeria’s historical struggle for independence, which launched on November 1, 1954, remains a powerful global testament to the ultimate triumph of collective determination over oppression.
Beyond honoring the historic milestone, the Speaker highlighted the deep-seated diplomatic ties, mutual solidarity, and strategic partnership existing between Nigeria and Algeria. He emphasized that as two pivotal African nations, both countries remain steadfastly united by shared aspirations for continental progress, socio-economic development, and regional peace.
In his tribute to the North African nation, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen saluted the Algerian citizenry and paid solemn respect to the sacrifices of the heroes who secured the country’s liberation. He expressed optimism for the future of both states, praying that the bilateral friendship between Nigeria and Algeria continues to flourish and that the ideals of freedom, unity, and national pride remain evergreen.
