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Senate President, Bukola Saraki Wednesday told the‎ Northern Leaders under the auspices of Arewa Consultative Forum ( ACF), that the region must contribute to the growth of the Nation’s Gross Domestic Product ( GDP) and by extension , its economy.

Saraki who stated this while having in audience , the national executive members of ACF in his office , said such contributions by the North and other regional zones in the country into the Nation’s GDP. would bring about the needed national stability and even development.

According to him, the only way for the North to contribute meaningfully to the growth of the nation’s GDP and the diversification of the economy is for its leaders to methodically focus on mining and agriculture.

He said: “My appeal is that in all countries that have gone through similar economic challenges like ours, recovery does not happen overnight. There will be initial pain but eventually the future will be bright. It is this journey that we should have embarked upon many years ago. We cannot run away from it.

“We cannot continue to depend only on oil. We must look at agriculture. Specifically for those of us from the North, agriculture is key. I also want to say that for the stability of any country, it is important that every part of the country is seen to be contributing to the economy of the country. A country where it is only one part that contributes to the economy is recipe for disaster.

“For the stability of this country, it is important that we from the North must play our own role to contribute significantly to the GDP of this country. It is then we come to the table on equal terms and then we will be able to ensure the stability of this country. The only way for us to make our contribution is to go back to mining and agriculture. We must talk to our people that it is time for hardwork to do that”.

He noted that the 8th National Assembly is already looking at laws to improve the business environment, address infrastructure deficit and ensure private participation in construction and maintenance of roads, ports and even railway systems in the country.

He told the northern elders that the National Assembly is committed to supporting President Muhammadu Buhari so that he can achieve success in his fight against corruption and bad governance.

His words: “I think we don’t have much choice because a lot of Nigerians spoke at the last election and said goodbye to impunity and bad governance. They want leadership based on transparency and accountability and the 8th Senate is going to work tirelessly to ensure that we give them just that.

“In doing that we need your support because, we are going to step on toes. In doing that we are going to be seen to be doing things that have not been done before and of course those that do not want change will fight back. That is natural. But our distinguished Senators are committed and no amount of intimidation and blackmail will stop us from doing what we know is in the interest of the good people of Nigeria”.

He reiterated the commitment of the National Assembly to pass the 2016 budget on March 17, 2016, adding that after the passage, the National Assembly would focus on the amendment of the Constitution and the Electoral Act.

“It is our intention that as soon as we pass the budget, the constitutional amendment committee that we have set up will begin to meet. I have told them that I will like to see that by June, they have finished and the proposed amendment should go to the State Houses of Assembly,” he added.

Earlier, the National Chairman of the regional body, Alhaji Ibrahim Coomassie, told the Senate President that the visit was meant to sustain and consolidate the cordial relationship that exist between the ACF and the Senate since 1999.

He congratulated the Senate President on inauguration of the 8th Senate and described the National Assembly as an epitome of democracy.

Coomassie said: “May I also acknowledge the support and cooperation the executive arm of government enjoys from you as clearly demonstrated by the speedy screening of the Ministers by the Senate and the consideration of the 2016 Appropriation Bill which the National Assembly has pledged to pass before the end of this month.”

He reminded the Senate that their role does not end in legislation alone, but also to ensure the “effectiveness of oversight functions and transparency for the benefit of Nigerians….ACF shall continue to support you to legislate well…”

Source: http://africaonline.cc/index.php/2016/03/12/contribute-to-national-purse-saraki-tells-north/

He really said this? It is like the man is sorry for his actions.

Ok

Dem no go hear dis one! Na to dey parasite up and down the southern resources dem sabi!
Yeye pipul wey like laziness like water. Na to use Quota system, religion, federal might n character to suppress southerners dem sabi!
Abegggiii!

ZKOSOSO:
Dem no go hear dis one! Na to dey parasite up and down the southern resources dem sabi!
Yeye pipul wey like laziness like water. Na to use Quota system, religion, federal might n character to suppress southerners dem sabi!
Abegggiii!

The real parasites for naija Na the fraud nation, believe it or not.

Saraki is a good man and always say the truth at all times.

That makes me wonder why he doesn't want to face his trial at the CCT, always throwing stumbling blocks in the way of the court

Hmmm! them go hear.

Truly,they need to expand their agricultural sector,so it can be harnessed maximally. As much as they have so much passion to rule,they should also work tirelessly to increase what they bring to the table.

Kyase:
The real parasites for naija Na the fraud nation, believe it or not.

which one is fraud nation again, is it Yoruba? cos I know that all the yahoo + in this country is done by them

North is really contributing somtin






















Boko haram
Fulani herdsmen

greatCharley:
which one is fraud nation again, is it Yoruba? cos I know that all the yahoo + in this country is done by them

I could be wrong but I think he's referring to those who add 'Bia' to their fraud.

Kyase:
The real parasites for naija Na the fraud nation, believe it or not.

Zombie spotted

RockHard:
I could be wrong but I think he's referring to those who add 'Bia' to their fraud.

I think he is referring to the yo.......rrobers
I can't be wrong

let me state clearly that Nigeria is blessed with a set of youths who have allowed politics and tribal sentiments to stop their thinking ability. I've said many times that the northern leaders are the most corrupt and laziest of all in Nigeria. they contribute 0% to our economy, the have ruled over 65% of our total existence as a country and yet have only succeeded in producing the poorest of the poorest people, who out of their anger for their situation which their leaders caused, end up killing and wanting the rest of us to be like the rest of them.

The government need to set the template to achieve this
Agriculture is the key we all know that but how do we use this key?
The government must do more

bugzbunny:
I think he is referring to the yo.......rrobers
I can't be wrong

Impossicant! After the NigerDelta, Yorubas contribute the most to the nation's commonwealth. So it's either the both of you are wrong or somebody's lying.