President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday appealed to Nigerians to be patient with any legislation or law which they have certain misgivings about.
President Buhari also urged the citizenry especially critics to engage the process for reviewing such laws in line with democratic practices, adding that the interest of his administration was to promote collective will and aspiration to build a nation where justice, peace, and progress are the norms.
This is as the Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, said that the National Assembly was not bothered about being referred to as “a rubber stamp” as long as it works with the executive to make the country better.
Recall that there has been stiff opposition by a section of Nigeria over the Water Bill and the Land Use Act.
Appreciating members of the ninth National Assembly for their understanding, support, and quick response to policy directions of the government, President Buhari called for more synergy to consolidate on the gains recorded, particularly the ongoing effort to lift 100 million Nigerians out of poverty in ten years.
He said the collaboration enjoyed from the leadership of the National Assembly had made it easier for the government to set and realize development goals, and respond to changes in the economy faster like the coronavirus pandemic that necessitated a review of the 2020 budget.
He noted that some of the gains recorded from working together also include: the accelerated passage of the 2020 Budget and its review in response to the coronavirus pandemic, timely confirmation of nominees, and passage of critical legislation by the National Assembly.
