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THE Southern Senators’ Forum has urged the State Houses of Assembly to expedite action on the review of the 1999 Constitution which was transmitted to them by the National Assembly.
The forum added that the review of the Constitution if passed by the state houses of assembly, would be an independence anniversary gift to Nigerians.
The Chairman of the Forum, Sen. Opeyemi Bamidele, made the call in a statement issued on the occasion of the commemoration of Nigeria’s 62nd independence anniversary.
“As we celebrate 62nd independence anniversary of our great nation, I will like to implore the State Houses of Assembly across the Federation to expedite action on the passage of the Review of the 1999 Constitution as transmitted to them by the National Assembly.
“This is because some of the problems facing the people of Nigeria are already being addressed in the amendment draft transmitted to the State Houses Assembly.
“The speedy passage of the amendment will serve as the most cherished and memorable anniversary gift you can give to the electorate who reposed confidence in us by voting us as their representatives in the Houses Assembly,” he said.
He also urged Nigerians to be optimistic about the future of the nation, notwithstanding the enormity of the current challenges, adding that there was yet light at the end of the tunnel if citizens have faith in God and take the much needed steps.
The lawmaker pointed out that just like the political office holders and public servants in general, every citizen has a role to play in nation building process and with determination, faith and persistence, Nigerians would surely witness “a new Nigeria.
” We must also know that the process of nation building is a collective responsibility of both the leaders and followers in order for us to have the nation of our desire.
“Nigerians should continue to hope for greater future and with determination, faith and persistence, Nigerians will surely see a nation devoid of banditry, terrorism, kidnapping, ethnic hostilities and acrimony.”(NAN)
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