The Senate on Friday stated that Nigeria’s unity as a country is not negotiable. It vowed to move against those who are pushing for breakage of the country.
The lawmakers made their position known at the valedictory session marking the second year anniversary of the 8th Senate.
"We are greater together than apart, let's forget about the agitations".-Senator George Akume. #8SenateAt2.
— The Nigerian Senate (@NGRSenate) June 9, 2017
In his remarks, Senator George Akume (Benue North-West) urged the Senate to take a firm stand against “irredentist movements” in different parts of the country.
“Whether it is Biafra, Arewa or those of Yorubaland, we must rise as a legislature to make a statement on what is happening. We will be failing as a major arm (of government) not to say something that will reassure the people. We are greater being together than going our separate ways,” he said.
Also, Senator Shehu Sani urged the Senate to take a firm decision on the growing regional agitations across the country.