The
Speaker described protesting youths across the country as midwives of national
rebirth, saying their agitation has brought about a historical moment in the country.
Addressing
his colleagues at Tuesday’s plenary, the Speaker said: “You (protesting youths)
have moved a nation to action, and now you must join in doing the hard work of
making real the vision of a more just, more prosperous, and more resilient nation.
“We
see your true cause. Please do not allow your righteous cause to be hijacked by
those with base motives, who see in this moment an opportunity to pursue
vendettas, to spread division, exploit the many existing fissures that exist in
our society and bring our nation to its knees.
“You have
raised your voices and marched to demand a better Nigeria. From Abuja to
Washington, to Calgary and London, your voices have been heard.
”
Do not allow anybody to convince you that to withdraw from the streets now is
to concede defeat
“This is
the time to move your agitation from the chaos of the streets to the
painstaking deliberations and strategic partnerships that birth policy and
produce legislation..
“It is
time to mobilise your voices in support of specific policy interventions that
will deliver on our shared objectives of national renewal and a country that
reflects the best of us. I thank you, your country thanks you, and history will
be kind to you.”
The
Speaker said the time has come for the nation to reconsider the system of
funding education, stating the current one is a great disservice to the nation.
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