Hon. Aboobucker Athambawa, M.P.
Profession: Teacher
Speeches 24 #156 of 225·#94 in party
Attendance 4/8 days present (of recorded)
Top topic Agriculture 6 speeches
Last spoke 9 June 2026 in Debate
Activity by sitting
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Speech history
24 speeches- 14 March 2025 AI summary Allegations against an individual are referenced, with a dossier placed in the Library for parliamentary record. The speech also accuses unnamed actors of attempting to regain power by deceiving people and promoting racism, stating that the speaker’s community would respond appropriately in the future. Appropriation Bill 2025: Committee Stage - Ministry of Plantation and Community Infrastructure (Heads 135, 293, 337) Justice & Human RightsCorruption & Governance Reform Read →
- 14 March 2025 AI summary Aboobucker Athambawa requested an additional two minutes to continue his remarks during the proceedings. Appropriation Bill 2025: Committee Stage - Ministry of Plantation and Community Infrastructure (Heads 135, 293, 337) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 14 March 2025 AI summary Aboobucker Athambawa supported the Budget allocations for the Ministry of Plantations and Community Infrastructure, citing Rs. 17,488 million for plantation development and community infrastructure and additional funding to improve estate schools. He said the Government was prioritizing estate workers’ education, vocational training, health, housing, infrastructure and wages, including discussions with employers, training for 1,000 unemployed estate graduates, food assistance, land deeds, roofing sheets and smart classrooms for 60 schools. He also rejected Opposition remarks concerning the Muslim community and the NPP’s support base, alleging attempts to inflame communal tensions and referring to reported corruption issues involving a former local authority chairman. Appropriation Bill 2025: Committee Stage - Ministry of Plantation and Community Infrastructure (Heads 135, 293, 337) EmploymentPublic FinanceEducation Read →
- 4 December 2024 AI summary Hon. Aboobucker Athambawa described the impact of recent Northeast monsoon flooding in Ampara, including damage to roads, culverts, bridges, drainage, houses, agricultural infrastructure and fisheries, and noted that eight people died, including six madrasa students. He said NPP MPs had visited affected areas, coordinated with district and divisional officials, and assured residents that compensation and assistance would be expedited. He also criticized past development failures, citing the unusable Oluvil harbour, and called for future disaster mitigation while thanking local welfare groups, fishermen, swimmers and the tri-forces for relief efforts. Adjournment Motion: Compensation for Damaged Crops and Victims of Adverse Weather (Cyclone Fengal) Public FinanceEnvironmentInfrastructure Read →