Represent The Interest Of Nigerians, Kwara Speaker Charges Lawmakers
A call has been made to elected legislators across the country to afford to use the opportunity given to them to represent the interests of the people, whose efforts and votes brought them into power. Another call was made to legislators to ensure sanctity in government by delivering their responsibilities carefully.
The calls were made by the Speaker of the Kwara State House of Assembly and Member-Elect of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Razak Atunwa. Atunwa who made this known in a statement signed by his spokesman, Olawale Rotimi said, the noticeable development in Nigeria's democracy can easily be sustained through vibrant, disciplined and masses oriented legislators in the State and National Assemblies.
Atunwa described the legislators' roles as central in the policy making process by holding government to account and scrutinizing their decisions. "it is essential that legislators are equipped to highlight the shortcomings of the government in economy, security and other pressing matters and encourage the government to take mainstream steps in state and national growth model.
"The key government arm that needs to thoroughly understand the concept and trends of development is the legislative. The Legislative is at the heart of government and central to making and implementing government policy, advising and supporting the economic management of the state and nation and oversight of development of the public sector. These functions are of particular relevance and they must not elude our legislators" he stated.
Atunwa who described the legislative arm of government as a community of representatives from all parts of Nigeria urges lawmakers to solely represent the interest of Nigerians without limitations or clash based on party difference. "We are elected from our various constituencies across the country to represent the interests of our constituents, sponsor bills and move motions that are of benefit to majority of Nigeria populace. It's important to know that our decisions must be masses driven in order to revitalize the hopes of Nigerians by giving them quality representation. Irrespective of our party affiliations, the assignment given to us by Nigerians is larger than anyone's party affiliation and this must be maintained" he added.
Hon. Atunwa reassured his constituents and Nigerians at large of quality representation through development strides and pushing for bills and motions that will ameliorate the living standards of Nigerians as a whole.