- By Femi Alabi
The First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has called on lawmakers to enact security related laws to stem the tide of kidnapping in Nigeria
Tinubu in a statement by her Senior Special Assistant on Media, Busola Kukoyi reiterated her call for stiffer penalties for kidnappers in the country.
She started this when she received in her office in Abuja the Senators representing the 3 senatorial districts of the Lagos State.
Tinubu said, “We should look into the laws we would bring up. On the issue of kidnapping, it is like we are in a war, a war against kidnapping and kidnappers.
“The administration of President Tinubu is resolute to leave a legacy for generations yet unborn. This takes a lot of sacrifice and courage”.
Earlier, the leader of the delegation, Senator representing Lagos East, Senator Adetokunbo Abiru noted that the reforms of President Tinubu are on course to put the nation on a solid footing of economic wellbeing and lasting prosperity.
He also assured that the senate will continue to look into people centered legislation especially as it regards the economy and security.
Abiru expressed optimism that the nation would soon be an economic haven.
Also on the courtesy visit were Senator representing Lagos Central, Senator Wasiu Eshinlokun Sanni who is also Chairman Senate Committee on Marine Transport and Senator representing Lagos West, Senator Dr Oluranti Adebule who is also Chairman Senate Committee on Social Welfare and Poverty Alleviation.
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