The Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, has assured Nigerians that the 8th Senate will be people-centered in its operations.

He emphasized that the Upper Chamber will be a place where interest and welfare of average Nigerians will be accorded great importance.

Speaking while addressing members of Civil Society Groups, who paid him a courtesy visit in his office on Tuesday, the Senate President reassured Nigerians that the Senate is ready to work harmoniously with the groups, adding that their engagement will fastback the developmental goals of this administration.

“As duly elected representatives of the people, we will work closely with every stakeholder in our onerous task of building a prosperous, secured and egalitarian society where the dividend of democracy will be felt by the people,” he said.

While urging the visiting groups to be more proactive and constructive in their approach to issues, Saraki said: “I recognize the importance of the Civil Society Organization in nascent democracy.

“You have done creditably well so far. On our parts as legislators, we will be open, transparent and accept to work together as a team in order to transform our abundant resources to the betterment of Nigeria and Nigerians.”

The Senate President, who assured Nigerians that the Red Chamber under his leadership will be steadfast and improve in our oversight functions, said, “The budget processes will be transparent, we will continue to prevent revenue leakages and enact laws that are relevant to the welfare of the people.”

Convener of the groups, Clem Nwankwo while speaking commended the successes recorded in the election of the leadership of the National Assembly, adding that independence of Nigeria legislature will expedite growth and development in every sphere of governance.

He solicited the support and partnership of the National Assembly, while highlighting areas of cogent interest such as bills on People Living With disability, Electoral Acts as Amended, Petroleum Industry Bill and the Constitutional Amendment, which he urged the Senate to ensure effective implementation.

The civil societies further promised to work with the National Assembly by embracing issue-based legislations, avoiding unnecessary bickering and confrontation in order to achieve a stable and conducive platform for the nation’s democracy to strive.

pamodulus:
Start with not paying out any dime for wardrobe allowance.

“You have done creditably well so far. On our parts as legislators, we will be open, transparent and accept to work together as a team in order to transform our abundant resources to the betterment of Nigeria and Nigerians.”

doctokwus:
I have more trust and faith in a dog than in Saraki.
Nothing good would come out of this man's Senate leadership,he is too desperate and treacherous to have anything positive to offer.

So Tinubu, Lawan & Gbaja are better Cry me a river boy

Nairalandinfo:



So Tinubu, Lawan & Gbaja are better Cry me a river boy....Saraki is here to stay so deal with it OR better still, suck sum dic.k