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From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja
The member-elect for Ado/Okpokwu/Ogbadibo Federal Constituency of Benue State, Philip Agbese, has said the 10th assembly will give priority to security and youth oriented bill, when it is inaugurated in June.
Agbese, a member of the All Progressives Congress ( APC), stated this, after receiving his Certificate of Return from the Independent National Electoral Commission ( INEC), in Abuja.
The lawmaker-elect expressed satisfaction with the composition of the 10th assembly, stating that it consists of
intellectuals and resourceful individuals, who have distinguished themselves in their various endeavours.
According to him, “the 10th National Assembly will be robust. The quality of engagement will be top-notch with the calibre of legislators that have been elected. For some of us who have devoted considerable time and resources to contributing to the development of the security architecture in the country, the focus will be on enhancing the national security architecture in the country.
“Nigerians can be assured of quality representations, not just in rebuilding the country’s security architecture, youth development initiatives shall also take centre stage in the overarching objective of ensuring sustainable growth and development in the country.
“Our President-elect is on top of his game. He has assured all stakeholders of his commitment to uniting the country through actions promoting unity and inclusiveness. Some of us that understand the security architecture in the country is aware of the lofty plans the President-elect has in tackling security concerns in the country.”
Furthermore, Agbese said “let me also add that the 10th National Assembly is aware of the importance of working closely with the executive arm of government towards achieving this objective. This is also on the heels that the President-elect and the Vice President-elect are two passionate individuals set to hit the ground running in addressing the socio-economic challenges in the country.
“My support for the President-elect has remained unflinching because I know he has the capacity and the strength of character to turn the country’s fortunes around for good in no distant time. Security and youth development are some of the cardinal objectives of his administration, and I can assure Nigerians that the 10th National Assembly is in tandem with these objectives.”
