Some members of the House of Representatives have described the late former British Prime Minister, Mrs Margaret Thatcher as a political icon.
In separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the legislators urged leaders to emulate her.
Rep. Arua Arunsi (PDP-Abia), who is the Deputy Chairman, House Committee on Police Affairs said, “she did very well, she gave the womenfolk the ability to say I can do it , and do it even better,”
He noted that her demise was not only a loss to the British Government “but also to the entire world,”
Rep. Beni Lar (PDP-Plateau), who is the Chairman, House Committee on Human Rights, said that Thatcher was an example of leader, who has the ability to make decisions and stick to them even in the face of opposition.
“She is perhaps the most powerful and renowned woman that ever lived,” Lar said.
Rep. Abiodun Balogun (ACN-Ogun), said that late Thatcher would be remembered for her immense contributions to humanity.
He described her as a role model and a pioneer of women leader in the world. “There is no way you will not mention her name (Thatcher), when you talk about women leaders,” he said.
Also speaking, former ANPP governorship candidate in Benue, Prof. Daniel Saroh, described Thatcher as “an exemplary leader and outstanding politician of the 20thcentury”.
Saroh added that she was a successful woman, who did a lot to uplift the wellbeing of her people. Thatcher served from 1975 to 1990 as leader of the conservative party, “she was called the Iron Lady Thatcher died of stroke on April 8.
Source: Punch
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