Saraki to Obasanjo: 8th Senate Is Accountable, Transparent, Responsible

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Saraki to Obasanjo: 8th Senate Is Accountable, Transparent, Responsible

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The Senate President, Bukola Saraki, on Thursday insisted that the 8th Senate under his leadership, has remained committed to good governance, transparency, accountability and due process. Saraki was apparently responding to an open letter from former President Olusegun Obasanjo, calling the attention of the lawmakers to issues that touch on budgets and finances of the NASS. However, in responding to Obasanjo, the Senate President noted that the NASS is aware of the current economic realities and is also cutting its expenditure. Saraki said; “Yesterday, I acknowledged receipt of a letter from former President Olusegun Obasanjo in which he called the attention of the National Assembly to some issues. “I will want to assure President Obasanjo that the leadership and membership of the 8th Senate are committed to good governance, transparency, accountability, due process and responsiveness to the economic reality of our nation. “It is for this reason that the legislative chamber has introduced bold and progressive reforms in the management of the finances of the National Assembly. This is of even greater importance during a tough fiscal period for our country. “Like I said, the Senate must lead by example in terms of our own funding, budgets and accountability; showing, beyond doubt, value for money. “I have canvassed that we must lay bare the budget of the Senate, the National Assembly and its affiliated institutions. “I equally canvassed the need to strengthen the capacity of the legislative institution to carry our effective oversight of the executive arm. “That way, we can ensure the budget leads to the realisation of the policy objectives of the Buhari Administration. I appreciate President Obasanjo for his consistent role in always reminding those of us in government about our responsibilities to the general public and offering timely advice where necessary.” 

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