Senate President assures of accountability as 8th Senate marks 100 days

dimeji akinloye

September 18, 2015 12:04 AM

Saraki gave the assurance on Thursday in Abuja when the management of DAAR Communications paid him a courtesy visit.

President of the Senate Bukola Saraki, has assured Nigerians that he would ensure accountability and transparency as 8th Senate marks 100 days.

Saraki gave the assurance on Thursday in Abuja when the management of DAAR Communications paid him a courtesy visit.

He also assured that the 8th senate under his leadership would help in tackling the problem of insecurity in the North-East.

"As the senate resumes plenary soon, bills will be churned out to address the issues of power, revenue leakages, corruption, unemployment amongst others,’’ he said.

Saraki solicited the collaboration of the media to enable the senate deliver the dividends of democracy to Nigerians.

The Chairman of DAAR Communication, Mr Raymond Dokpesi (Jnr), who led the delegation, commended the president of the senate for his determination to ensure that the National Assembly delivered on its mandate.

"We thought it is appropriate to congratulate you officially on your election.

"We know that in spite of distractions, you have a clear leadership thrust which is transparency and accountability,’’ Dokpesi said.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that the 8th National Assembly ‎was inaugurated on June 9.

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