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Nigeria- Members of the House of Representatives in Abuja on Wednesday paid tributes to late former South African President, Nelson Mandela, and extolled his qualities during his life time.
The Speaker, Alhaji Aminu Tambuwal, who presided over the valedictory session, described Mandela as “a humble and compassionate man" who loved people and hated injustice.
He said that the late Mandela, as a politician, never played "dirty” politics.
The speaker enjoined other African leaders to emulate Mandela's good qualities, adding that he left a legacy of humility and integrity to the African continent and the world.
“Mandela did not judge people by their colour, race or religion. He did not use his office to amass wealth.
“Mandela is gone, but his legacy will remain with us; the greatest lesson is for us to emulate his humility and integrity," Tambuwal said.
The Deputy Speaker, Mr Emeka Ihedioha, and the Majority Leader, Rep. Mulikat Akande-Adeola, extolled the attributes of the late African leader.
They said that he lived an exemplary life worthy of emulation.
In his tribute, the Minority Leader, Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila, said that late Mandela was a man of peace “who taught us to live together in harmony".
He advised other African leaders to learn how to be tolerant with the opposition as Mandela did.
Other lawmakers in their various tributes, lauded the virtues of Mandela whom they described as "an emancipator" who spent 27 years in jail.
The Speaker, Alhaji Aminu Tambuwal, who presided over the valedictory session, described Mandela as “a humble and compassionate man" who loved people and hated injustice.
He said that the late Mandela, as a politician, never played "dirty” politics.
The speaker enjoined other African leaders to emulate Mandela's good qualities, adding that he left a legacy of humility and integrity to the African continent and the world.
“Mandela did not judge people by their colour, race or religion. He did not use his office to amass wealth.
“Mandela is gone, but his legacy will remain with us; the greatest lesson is for us to emulate his humility and integrity," Tambuwal said.
The Deputy Speaker, Mr Emeka Ihedioha, and the Majority Leader, Rep. Mulikat Akande-Adeola, extolled the attributes of the late African leader.
They said that he lived an exemplary life worthy of emulation.
In his tribute, the Minority Leader, Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila, said that late Mandela was a man of peace “who taught us to live together in harmony".
He advised other African leaders to learn how to be tolerant with the opposition as Mandela did.
Other lawmakers in their various tributes, lauded the virtues of Mandela whom they described as "an emancipator" who spent 27 years in jail.