Bukola Saraki, President of the Senate, on Friday, stated that accountability is a key component of Nigeria’s efforts to develop the North East.
Saraki, in a statement by the Special Adviser (Media and Publicity) to Senate President, Yusuph Olaniyonu, said this in response to the conclusion of a four-day visit by the United Nations special rapporteur on human rights of Internally Displaced Persons, Dr. Chaloka Beyani.
“We are hopeful about the increasing international attention being shown toward the North-East. On our part, we need to make sure that our accountability mechanisms generate confidence in our ability to absorb and monitor the delivery of aid material and resources,” Saraki stated.
“Gradually but surely, we are heading in the right direction. However, let us not take our foot off the gas pedal. We must make accountability an expectation in Nigeria’s humanitarian relief infrastructure. Accountability must be built into all aspects of the relief to rehabilitation effort to promote greater confidence in our capacity.”
“As Senate President, I am sure that I speak for many of my colleagues when I say that we are more than willing to work with any and all Nigerians and international stakeholders to restore development, dignity and hope to the people of the North-East,” he added.