Saraki disclosed this while
speaking on Thursday in Abuja while declaring open the ongoing National
Security Summit being Organised by the Senate.
Saraki said: “What our country
needs at this time is leadership that will work to douse the flames and reduce
tension in the land. It is essential that we lower the barriers in our actions
and rhetoric, and refrain from playing politics with a crisis situation in
which Nigerian lives are being lost, tragically and needlessly, on a regular
basis.
“To the Executive, I say this:
you cannot do it alone – and this is why we are all here to join efforts. It is
all hands on deck. No one person, organisation or arm of government can
single-handedly tackle the hydra-headed monster of insecurity. The Constitution
makes it clear that the safety of lives and property of citizens is the
responsibility of government. We in government must therefore do everything in
our power to ensure that Nigerians are safe from harm, and their livelihoods
and belongings protected.
“Permit me to observe that those
who are in this room have the capacity to bring about a change in this
situation, to end the violence and bring succour. We have the capacity. But, do
we have the political will? I daresay political will is what is required; and
it is my hope that we shall marshal it as a legitimate instrument against this
problem. Indeed, there is no reason why that should not be the case.
“This is not a Summit to trade
blames – in no way is this a blame game. Neither is it convened so that any
person or entity can take credit. We just want solutions. Solutions only. That
is all Nigerians require of us.
“We are here because, in the face
of escalating threats to the peace and security of our dear country, it becomes
necessary to put heads together, share ideas and map out strategies to see us
out of the current predicament.
“The coming together of the
Executive and Legislative arms of government for this discussion about security
is a pointer to the seriousness of the situation, and our determination to
tackle the problem. The Summit is also unique, because never before have we had
such an inclusive platform for appraising security-related matters in this
country.”
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