President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki, on Tuesday canvassed
for global support for Nigeria in the area of renewable energy and said the
country stands to benefit in terms of job creation and affordable power supply
if well harnessed.
Saraki also gave kudos to the United Kingdom parliament for
collaborating with the nation's legislative bodies in putting resources
and relevant laws in place for the benefit of the people.
Speaking when he hosted a delegation from the UK Parliament
led by MP, Kate Osumor, in his office, Saraki said the challenges facing the
nation at the present time are surmountable and urged Nigerians to join forces
with the present administration in finding lasting solutions to present
economic, social and security challenges.
Highlighting the significance of renewable energy to the
country, the Senate President pointed out that the sector when fully tapped
will boost job creation as thousands of unemployed youths will be engaged and
become useful to the nation.
He added that with renewable energy, and the support from
the international community, issues of epileptic power supply in the country
will be a thing of the past.
In doing this, Saraki said that the desire of the 8th Senate
in particular and the National Assembly in general is to ensure that government
policies and ideas are in tandem with the aspirations of the masses.
Saraki said: "It is our desire to make sure that things
start to work properly in our country. We do believe that no matter how huge
our challenges are, we are going to overcome them with right thinking devoid of
any interest. Even, in the face of such interests, we should continue to work
as one indivisible nation.
"I am confident that the resources and commitment of
this administration will in the long run be of great benefit to the common man
and take our nation out of the woods," he said.
He also expressed confidence that the existing bilateral
relationship between the country and United Kingdom will be strengthened
considering the robust partnership between both parliaments.
Earlier, the leader of the UK Parliamentary delegation, MP,
Kate Osumor said that what is crucial to the team is to ensure smooth
communication between both parliaments and to bring international cordiality
between the two nations.
Osumor stressed that the world is getting smaller and closer
as a result of technology and noted that improved bilateral relationship would
enhance the achievement of developmental goals.
0 Comments