The Southern Senators’ Forum has asked State Houses of Assembly throughout the country to act quickly on the Review of the 1999 Constitution as conveyed to them by the National Assembly, saying that doing so would be a gift to Nigerians on the occasion of the country’s Independence Day.
Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, Chairman of the Forum, stated this in a statement published on the occasion of the 62nd anniversary of Nigeria’s independence. If the highlighted report becomes legislation, Bamidele believes that most of the nation’s problems will be a thing of the past.
Bamidele also urged Nigerians to be optimistic about the future of the nation, notwithstanding the enormity of our current challenges, adding that there is yet light at the end of the tunnel if we have faith in God and take the much-needed steps.
He pointed out that just like the political office holders and public servants in general, every citizen has a role to play in the nation-building process and with determination, faith and persistence, Nigerians will surely witness a new Nigeria which is headed for growth and development and that is devoid of violence, hostilities, acrimony.
The statement read, “As we celebrate the 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 because some of the problems facing the people of Nigeria are already being addressed in the amendment draft transmitted to the State Houses Assembly.
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“The speedy passage of the amendment will serve as the most cherished and memorable anniversary gift you can give to the electorates who reposed confidence in you by voting you as their representatives in the Houses Assembly.”
She added, “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 and Nigerians should continue to hope for a greater future and with determination, faith and persistence, Nigerians will surely see a nation devoid of banditry, terrorism, kidnapping, ethnic hostilities, and acrimony.
“Nigerians should not succumb their future in the hands of the pessimists who are always craving for negative news in the country, but put their trust in God, for He will surely see us through our challenges as a nation.”
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