Emergency rule to end soon

Culled from vanguard
SENATE President David Mark said,
yesterday, that the State of emergency
proclamation in Adamawa, Borno and Yobe
states will soon come to an end because
the military personnel were living up to
the assignment given to them.
Senate President Mark who noted that the
state of emergency was a last resort to
tame the lingering menace of insecurity
as well as bring normalcy back to the
land, however, charged every Nigerian to
be a good apostle of peace to ensure
that Nigerians enjoy dividends of
democracy.
Speaking at a church service to mark the
2013 Democracy Day at St. Mulumba
Catholic Chaplaincy, Apo, Abuja, Mark
said, “the state of emergency
proclamation on three States was a last
resort to curtail the unabating
insurgency. And I know it is yielding
positive result. Very soon, it will be
over as our military formations are
living up to the task”.
Mark, however, reiterated that the
challenges, including security
militating against the nation were not
insurmountable, adding, “All we need is
a collective resolve to confront our
challenges and find a lasting solution
to them.”
Senate President who noted that the
nation was currently passing through
some difficulties, especially in the
areas of security and socio-economy
challenges, said, “we can collectively
resolve to say enough is enough. All our
efforts towards development would come
to naught if the crisis continues.
He thanked Nigerians for their
perseverance and cooperation in the
propagation and sustenance of democracy,
adding that democracy was a process
everyone should uphold to benefit from
its dividends.
He said: “It was by choice and design
that the nation chose democracy as best
form of government. Democracy promotes
rule of law, upholds human rights,
freedom of speech and indeed
participatory.
“Whichever faith or religion, I urge
Nigerians to continue to pray for peace,
unity and progress of the nation.
On the part of legislature, the Senate
President assured of continued and
responsive legislation that will carter
for the yearnings and aspirations of
Nigerians.
He added that: “We shall continue to
identify and prioritize key areas where
legislations would be required for the
rapid transformation of the economy and
polity. We shall be patriotic, honest,
fair and just in the discharge of our
duties and be guided by the Constitution
and fear of God”.