The Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures of Nigeria has appealed to the federal government under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to introduce policies that will cushion the effects of the current economic hardship among Nigerians.
The conference made this declaration via a statement signed by its Chairman, Edward Ogundoyin.
Ogundoyin who doubles as the Speaker of Oyo State House of Assembly, in the statement made available to DAILY POST on Monday, acknowledged that millions of Nigerians are groaning under the weight of inflation, unemployment, and the cost-of-living crisis.
The conference maintained that it is imperative that relief initiatives—targeted, transparent, and impactful—are rolled out without delay.
It advised the federal government to meaningfully engage the citizenry and introduce bold, practical measures to cushion the hardship caused by its current economic policies.
The conference, condemned the spate of unnecessary killings across the country, particularly the recent wave of brutal terrorist attacks and killings in Plateau, Borno, Benue, Niger and Kwara States.
It maintained that all the killings have led to widespread displacement, and unimaginable trauma for thousands of Nigerians.
The conference also call on state governments to complement the efforts of the Federal Government by making and enforcing enabling laws for community policing and other grassroots-driven security models
It advised that states must develop proactive frameworks that integrate local intelligence, social support systems, and youth engagement in the fight against insecurity.
“The Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures of Nigeria strongly condemns the recent wave of brutal terrorist attacks and killings across several states in the country, notably in Plateau, Borno, Benue, Niger and most recently, Kwara State. These gruesome acts have led to tragic loss of lives, widespread displacement, and unimaginable trauma for thousands of Nigerians.
“We are alarmed by the escalating insecurity in the land and the seeming helplessness with which these attacks are met. The time for mere condemnation and rhetoric has passed; urgent and coordinated action is now required at all levels of government to end these bloodbaths and restore peace and order.
“We call on state governments to complement the efforts of the Federal Government by making and enforcing enabling laws for community policing and other grassroots-driven security models. States must develop proactive frameworks that integrate local intelligence, social support systems, and youth engagement in the fight against insecurity.
“Furthermore, we urge the Federal Government to meaningfully engage the citizenry and introduce bold, practical measures to cushion the hardship caused by its current economic policies. Millions of Nigerians are groaning under the weight of inflation, unemployment, and a cost-of-living crisis. It is imperative that relief initiatives—targeted, transparent, and impactful—are rolled out without delay. Dialogue, not distance, must define the relationship between the government and its people at this critical time”.
