The newly elected president of the Senate, Dr. Bukola Saraki, has pledged to be just and fair to Nigerians, and to defend the independence of the National Assembly.
He made this known in his acceptance speech at the inauguration of senators at the National Assembly on Tuesday.
He thanked his colleagues for electing him as their leader.
“I am most honoured and privileged to be elected to serve as President of the Senate. I accept with humility and respect the honour you have conferred upon me today,” Mr. Saraki said.
“We have today demonstrated that even though we may belong to different parties, we are ultimately united by our common desire to entrench democracy and allow its principle guide our conducts.
“The change that our people voted for is a change from a life of poverty, misery to a life of prosperity, happiness, security and comfort, accountability and respect for democracy.
“This is a change that all of us in the National Assembly must strive to justify. Nigerians want to see a proactive National Assembly.” (Premium Times).