Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, yesterday reiterated the resolve of the National Assembly to place the welfare, interest and general well-being of Nigerians on the front-burner as a way of cushioning the effects of the present economic recession and hardship.

Saraki disclosed this while presenting his speech/debate at the ongoing 135th Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) and related matters, in Geneva, Switzerland with the theme: ‘Human Rights Abuses as precursors of Conflict: Parliaments as Early Responders.’
He said the National Assembly would continue to support efforts by the world legislative body to check human rights abuses across the world.

Saraki, according to a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sanni Onogu, said it was time national governments demonstrated courage in implementing laws against human rights abuses.

''There are available laws addressing most of the human-rights related issues, the major problems are centered around non-implementation, poor oversight and lack of enforcement of these laws,” Saraki said: “We must however demonstrate courage, make sacrifices, be accountable, and stand up for the people we represent. We must speak out loudly when our laws are not obeyed and work in synergy with the other arms of government to ensure that human right violations wherever it occurs is condemned and addressed.

“The National Assembly of Nigeria will continue to be a people-centered institution, where the interest and welfare of every Nigerian is paramount. As duly elected representatives of the Nigerian people, we will continue to work closely with every stakeholder in the arduous task of building a prosperous, secured and egalitarian society, where everyone will have a sense of belonging.

moshmusth:
the way he pushed the interest of the Average Kwarans at the forefront, if you are not a Kwaran or live in Kwara state please don't pick me out for Argument on this.. Don't trust them SARAKIs