Sen Shehu Umar (APC-Bauchi) has called on leaders at various levels to stop playing the blame game and focus more on alleviating the plight of Nigerians.
Umar, who represents Bauchi South and Chairman, Senate Committee on Security and Intelligence, made the call in a statement in Abuja to mark the country’s 64th Independence Day.
“On the occasion of the 64th anniversary of our dear country Nigeria, I join fellow compatriots in commemorating this momentous day.
“As the senator representing one of the largest constituencies in the country, I believe that one of the major points to observe is that our country is passing through one of its hardest periods since independence.
“As a true believer in Almighty God, I must say that these critical times are a consequence of our collective actions, omissions that combine to question our national resolve, character and collective virtues.
“This fact is important to stress so that rather than continue in the blame game, leaders and thier subjects across all levels should look into the mirror and understand what actually the issues are and what exactly needs to be done to address them.
“Both conventional and all other humanly visible windows must constantly be mobilised in the journey to national rebirth where the greatest happiness of the greatest number presents a challenge that we all must face head-on.
“Together, we will feel the comfort of the promising tomorrow.
“For Mr President and other leaders at the federal level, I say that the times calls for sober reflection, continuous engagement and determination to doing more to alleviate the sufferings of the ordinary people,” he said.
He observed that though some of the polices of government might have started yielding fruits, “that should only serve as a further motivation for leaders to do more such that the purchasing power of the common man and his access to basic facilities of life is improved.”
He urged everyone, especially the leaders to soberly reflect, rededicate themselves to the service of the nation.
Umar enumerated some of his achievements in the senatorial district and pledged to do more.(NAN)
