The Senate President, Sen. Godswill Akpabio, has urged the senators to prioritise the security of the nation ensuring that every citizen could walk down any street in the country without fear.
He made the call in his welcome address on Tuesday at the resumption of the Senate plenary after the annual recess.
Akpabio said that the recent surge in insecurity, particularly in various regions was a clarion call for the lawmakers to double their efforts in crafting laws and taking decisive actions to safeguard the communities.
He said: “The recent break was an opportunity for us to connect with the heartbeat of your constituents, instilling in them the belief that brighter days lie ahead.
“In the past three months, we have witnessed a myriad of significant developments—both trials and triumphs—that demand our immediate attention and resolute action.
“In the face of rising economic pressures, our fellow citizens have been grappling with the harsh realities of inflation, soaring living costs and an unpredictable market.
“These challenges have tested the very fabric of our society and I stand here today to express our deepest empathy for every Nigerian who bears the burden of these trying times.
“Your struggles are not lost on us; it is our sacred duty, as your earnest representatives, to respond with urgency and compassion”.
He further said: “As we embark on this new legislative session, I thank all of you for exhibiting a great sense of patriotism and a nationalistic spirit in your work in this chamber.
“I implore each of you to continue to reflect upon the responsibilities we bear. We are, indeed, the voice of the people entrusted with the sacred mandate to advocate for their rights and elevate their lives.
“The challenges we face are formidable, yet we must confront them with unwavering candor and relentless determination.
“We shall neither retreat nor surrender in our quest to uplift the fortunes of our fellow Nigerians.
“We must prove ourselves worthy of the trust they have placed in us,” Akpabio said.