Buhari Commends Reps On Magazine Launch

President Muhammadu Buhari has commended the House of Representatives for launching the Green Chamber Magazine which is aimed at bridging the gap between the House and the public.
Buhari, who made the commendation at the unveiling of the magazine, yesterday in Abuja said that it would combat the scourge of fake news as it affected the House.
Buhari, represented by the Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism, Alhaji Lai Mohammed said that the public would be better informed on the activities of the House.
The president said that it would also enable the House to tell its own story and take charge of its own narrative.
“Let me congratulate the leadership of the House of Representatives for conceiving and launching the green chamber magazine as the official magazine of the House.
“It will go a long way in bridging the gap between the House and the public.
“It will promote the activities of the House including bills and motion passage and committee assignments which is mostly reported in the newspapers, electronic and new media.
“In most cases it is distorted, giving poor perception of lawmakers and what they do, however, the green chamber magazine will correct all distortions and become the authentic voice of the House,” he said.
Buhari said that though the magazine was long overdue, it was better late than never urging the House to make copies available online for the benefit of Nigerians in Diaspora.
In his address, the President of the Senate, Sen. Ahmed Lawan also commended the House for the initiative.