Senate president blame senators and advice Buhari to bring in best brains in Economic matters

On Thursday the senate solemnly promise to hold every appointee chosen by the president Muhammad Buhari to help him manage the huge crises in the country.

He also blamed his colleagues for failing to come up with a reasonable economic policy and legislation, to awake the sleeping economy of Nigeria. He also advice the president to look beyond party All Progressive Party APC, to get the best brain in handling the Nigerians complex economy.

He said: “We are confident that one year after, the President must by now have better clarity on the capacity of his
appointees. The Senate would not hesitate to hold any appointee accountable for the work he has accepted to do."

“We would like to seek Mr. President’s support and co-operation to enable us discharge this oversight task."
“We have failed to take the necessary steps in policy and legislation that would set us on the path to developing the kind of economy we desire.’’

He spoke on the present economic issues “These are serious challenges that require all hands to be on deck. There is no other time in our history than now, when the business of government needs to be conducted with great inclusiveness."

“We must find a way to bring the best brains in our country on board wherever they may be found. Even those who did not vote for us but believe in the change that we all believe is necessary to move our country forward should be given a seat at the table."

“If we are able to mobilize the best human resources that God has bountifully blessed our country with, I have no doubt that with God on our side, we shall overcome."

“We note the Federal Government’s plan to invest N500 billion in social protection programmes in the current budget. We want to urge the government to ensure that appropriate mechanism is devised to ensure that the benefits of these programmes get to those who are genuinely in need."

“It is important that, as we move forward in this fight, considerable attention is paid to strengthening the anti-corruption agencies to enable them discharge their functions with greater efficiency and fairness.

“It is important that, as we move forward in this fight, considerable attention is paid to strengthening the anti-corruption agencies to enable them discharge their functions with greater efficiency and fairness."

“We want to assure Mr. President that the Senate will continue to play its part in the fight against corruption, which we believe is cardinal in our desire to improve governance in our country. We will also continue to broaden the scope for increased openness and accountability that we have promised at the legislative level." 

He spoke on the alarming poverty in the country and urge the president and his appointees to do something before it goes out of control.

The senate also spoke on the Niger Delta avengers, and advice the government to be more diplomatic in this issue. He however advised the leaders and headers of Niger Delta to see how they can bring a dialogue between the government and the militant.

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