The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has called on
members of the National Assembly to apologise to Nigerians for their
unruly behaviour during President Muhammadu Buhari’s 2019 budget
presentation .
The Public Relations Officer of NANS, Mr Azeez Adeyemi, made the call on Friday in Abeokuta.
Adeyemi condemned the lawmakers’ behaviour, saying that it had further tarnished the external image of the country.
He urged the lawmakers to always promote the integrity of the country, while according due respect to its leaders.
He stressed that the legislators should jettison personal and political interests while treating matters of national interest.
“Nigerian
students believe that members of the National Assembly should be role
models to Nigerian youths and students by displaying worthy and enviable
character.
“It is important to place respect for the honour and integrity of our dear country above any personal or political interests.
“We,
hereby, call on the leadership of the National Assembly to, as a matter
of necessity, apologise to the entire people of Nigeria over the
members’ unruly conduct during the president’s budget presentation,” he
said.
PoliticsNGR learned that the NANS spokesperson,
nonetheless, urged the National Assembly members to scrutinise the 2019
appropriation bill before its passage so as to ensure the outcome was in
the best interest of all Nigerians.
Source:- Politicsngr
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