Former speakers of the State Houses of Assembly of Nigeria have charged the federal government to embark on initiatives that bring lasting solutions to the hardships being faced by Nigerians.
The appeal was made on behalf of the speakers by the chairman of the forum, Senator Simon Bako Lalong, in a communiqué they issued at the end of its conference in Yola, Adamawa State, over the weekend
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The ex-speakers assured that the forum would not hesitate to continue to play its part in the effort of bringing security and succour to the people.
The conference decried the falling value of the naira and requested that the monetary and fiscal authorities find appropriate solutions to the challenges.
It notes the need for prudent fiscal management, diversification of the economy, and the promotion of local production and entrepreneurship, strengthening institutions responsible for monetary policies, and implementing measures to attract foreign investments that will contribute to stabilizing the exchange rate and fostering economic growth.
The conference notes with concern the present security situation in the country. While commending the effort of President Ahmed Bola Tinubu in tackling the security situation, it emphasizes that individual members should explore further ways of assisting the president and governors in curtailing the security situation in the country.
The conference said it is paramount to bolster collaborative efforts among security agencies, enhance intelligence gathering mechanisms, and engage in community-oriented policing strategies. Additionally, it advised investing in youth empowerment programmes and addressing the root causes of insecurity, such as unemployment and poverty.
The conference advised on improving infrastructure, particularly in the transportation and energy sectors, that will reduce the cost of goods and services and enhance the overall living standards of the citizenry.
The meeting was attended by the governors of Adamawa, Delta, and Ebonyi states.