Nigerian Govt will honour slain military personnel – Tinubu

Nigerian Govt will honour slain military personnel – Tinubu

 President Bola Tinubu has vowed to immortalise all the
military personnel killed in Okuoma Community in Delta State.

 

The President also said the fallen officers will be given a
befitting burial and national honours.

 

While expressing his heartfelt condolences to the families
of the bereaved, he pledged that the sacrifices of the fallen heroes would
never be in vain.

 

Recall that about 17 military personnel were killed in Delta
State while on a peacekeeping mission, a development that has drawn widespread
condemnation from several quarters.

 

“‘In responding to distress calls, they met the end of their
lives in a savage manner. Let us work to sympathize and symbolize the fact that
they are worth the sacrifices they have made for Nigeria.

 

”We salute all our men and women in uniform, and we
sympathize with them. I will soon make further pronouncements, but they must
have a befitting burial and national honours,” the President said.

 

Meanwhile, the President has appealed to members of the
National Assembly to exercise restraint in summoning heads of ministries,
departments, and agencies before parliamentary committees.

 

Speaking at the breaking of Ramadan fast on Wednesday in
Abuja with the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, and the
leadership of the House, the President said while oversight is essential for
maintaining transparency and accountability in governance, excessive summoning
of officials can disrupt operations and hinder service delivery to citizens.

 

He, therefore, urged lawmakers to show discretion in the
exercise of their oversight functions.

 

”I have been watching various committees summoning ministers
and heads of agencies. I have complained to the Speaker to let the poor
breathe. Let these people do the job. We are not saying that you are not
influential. We are not saying you cannot do your oversight. But consider the
primary duty of each agency, its personnel, or the responsibilities of the
Governor of the Central Bank or the Coordinating Minister of the Economy and
Minister of Finance to you and the entire nation.

 

”If they are distracted or disturbed, maybe we will shift
parliamentary sitting all through the night. We must find a way to accommodate
one another. This is an appeal to you. See if you can accept representatives in
some instances or even documentations,” the President said.

 

Expressing confidence in the ability of the National
Assembly to uphold good governance, President Tinubu lauded the existing
cordial relationship between the executive and the legislature.

 

He said the harmonious working relationship had resulted in
the expeditious passage of several bills to improve the welfare of Nigerians.

 

He urged the legislators not to forget their constituencies
and to take advantage of the holy month of Ramadan to show compassion and
support the less privileged in society.

 

”We are making sacrifices for the country, and we are
assuring citizens that there is a very bright light at the end of the tunnel.

 

”We must have faith, and please do not forget your
constituencies and remember what they are going through.

 

”I cannot thank you enough for what you are doing, but it is
for our country. There is nothing personal about this. It is for Nigeria, and
we have no other country but Nigeria,” the President stated.

 

In his remarks, the Speaker emphasized the importance of
forgiveness, generosity, and prayers during Ramadan and called for unity in the
nation and support for President Tinubu.

 

”I want to urge us to use this month to increase our good
deeds and minimize our bad deeds,” he said.

 

Reflecting on the 10 months of this administration, the
Speaker noted that the executive and the legislature have continued to work in
synergy for the progress of the country.

 

”So far, so good, the House has been very supportive of the
President and his policies, and we shall continue to ensure that we work
together,” the Speaker said.

Source: Nigerian Govt will honour slain military personnel – Tinubu

 - NigerianEye
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