Tajudeen Abbas, speaker of the house of representatives, has
asked President Bola Tinubu to take "tough decisions" to end
insecurity in the country.
Abbas spoke on the floor of the green chamber on Tuesday
when the house resumed plenary after the December break.
The speaker said he is "deeply troubled by the
widespread insecurity that grips" Nigeria and the "formidable"
challenges that test the unity of the nation.
"The threats of insurgency are severely testing the peace and stability of our country, the rise in kidnapping for ransom and the unsettling unrest and crises across all the six geo- political zones," he said.
"Families and communities have endured immense
hardships, and our hearts go out to all those affected by these tumultuous
events.
"We are particularly saddened by the tragic and
senseless murder of our daughters, Nabeeha Al-Kadriyar and Folorunsho Ariyo,
the heinous murder of over 30 people in Plateau state, as well as many others
who have fallen victim to the mindless acts of terror in the last few weeks.
"We also remember those who lost their lives in the
blast in Ibadan triggered by explosives stored by illegal miners.
"For too long, our nation has been caught in the
vicious grip of insecurity, a malaise that spreads its tentacles far and wide,
sparing no one in its wake."
Abbas said the "numerous security" challenges
thrive despite measures by the government to tame the menace.
The speaker said the growing insecurity across the country
mocks the government's efforts, challenging its resolve to build a
"cohesive, peaceful and prosperous nation".
"It is a stark reminder that the conventional
approaches to security we have espoused for so long are no longer
sufficient," he said.
He said it is time to "think out of the box and adopt
new and contemporary strategies" that better respond to the complexities
of our current challenges.
"The enemy evolves, and so must we. I challenge you
(security operatives) to rise to this occasion, to demonstrate the indomitable
spirit for which you are known, and to do more in safeguarding the lives and
properties of our people," he said.
"Indeed, the time has come for the president to demand
greater performance and accountability from our service chiefs and all security
and enforcement agencies.
"I implore the president not to shy away from making
the tough decisions. If necessary, we must not hesitate to enact changes within
our security apparatus, for the cost of inaction is far too great to
bear."
Abbas said the green chamber will organise a security summit
to generate ideas from experts on ways to tackle the nation's insecurity.
'WE'LL ALIGN WITH EXECUTIVE
TO IMPROVE ECONOMY'
Abbas said the house of representatives will collaborate
with the executive and give the necessary legislative support to improve the
economy.
"On the economic front, our country continues to
grapple with numerous hurdles that impede our growth trajectory. Inflation,
unemployment, and infrastructural deficits are issues that touch the core of
our people's daily lives," he said.
"The continuous depreciation of the naira has
far-reaching consequences, given that Nigeria relies heavily on imports for
many essential items, including food, fuel and machinery.
"Yet, amidst these challenges, there are signs of
resilience and potential. The president's economic policies, aimed at
revitalising key sectors, promoting sustainable growth, and fostering inclusive
development, are steps in the right direction.
"We in the legislative arm must align our efforts with
the executive to ensure that these initiatives are effectively implemented and
yield tangible results for every Nigerian."
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Good one from him but will the people he is talking to listen
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