The tenth Senate has expressed its frustration due to the frequent observance of minimal silences and condolence visits, caused by the incessant loss of innocent lives to murderous terrorist groups.
The president of the Committee of Media and Public Affairs of the Senate, Senator YEMI Adamiodu, made the comments on Tuesday during a session with journalists.
He was reacting to the recent murders in the state of Benue during the weekend, allegedly carried out by bandits in the northern center region.
Adamiodu, who hinted that the leadership of the Senate would accompany President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to Benue on Wednesday, reiterated the concern of the National Assembly for the alarming security situation throughout the country. He pointed out that this concern reported his decision to convene a national security summit.
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He said: “The tragic incident in Benue is very unfortunate. We sympathize with the victims and their families. The Senate, in collaboration with the Executive, will visit Benue tomorrow with a delegation of senators to be pity.
“More importantly, we are organizing a National Security Summit, not only for the military, but for civil society organizations, the media, women, young people and other critical stakeholders, because it is no longer enough. We cannot follow the plateau to Benue, paying condemaging visits.
“We are tired of the duel. The time has come to act. Security is local, and the locals must be part of the solution. With the support of Mr. President, the Senate and the Chamber have appropriated adequate funds to support the military and the security agencies. Together with the traditional rulers and communities, we must put an end to this bloodshed.
“Tomorrow's visit to Benue will indicate that the government is serious, both the legislature and the Executive. When we celebrate the National Security Summit, we hope to discover hidden problems and find lasting solutions to the murders of innocent Nigerians, not only in Benue or Plateau, but throughout the country.”
The senator who represents Ekiti South also justified the executive session adopted by the Red Chamber to support the proclamation of an emergency state in the state of Rivers.
“There was a communication of Mr. President on June 12: it was read and we followed due procedure. When it comes to sensitive issues such as security, our permanent orders require such issues to be discussed in closed doors sessions, specifically rules 131, 132 and 134. Once a decision is reached in a closed session, it cannot be reappeared in plenary.
“All are now legislators, lawyers, coaches, questioning what they do not understand. But the rules are clear. During the closed session, we discuss for three or four hours. Once an agreement is reached, it is final.
“The president then returns to Plenary and asks the question:” Do we affirm what was agreed in the session closed? “Everyone said 'yes'. No one said 'No.' That's where it ends. “
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