The Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, has reaffirmed the National Assembly’s commitment to establishing a legal framework for state police as a strategic step towards addressing Nigeria’s growing security challenges.
In his Easter message on Sunday, Bamidele—who represents Ekiti Central Senatorial District—celebrated with Christians worldwide on the resurrection of Jesus Christ, calling on political leaders and citizens alike to emulate Christ’s life of sacrifice, justice, and unity.
He urged Nigerian leaders across all sectors to discard divisive rhetoric and agendas, stressing that such narratives only deepen the nation’s woes and hinder progress.
“As we mark the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ, it is crucial to reflect on His virtues,” Bamidele said. “We must learn from His unwavering consecration and embody His purposeful life—a life anchored in justice, love, and redemption for humanity.”
Highlighting Christ’s compassion and courage even in the face of hostility, Bamidele noted: “He brought freedom to the captives, comfort to the sorrowful, and justice to the oppressed. His example offers a model for how we must coexist as compatriots, not competitors; collaborators, not combatants.”
Bamidele condemned recent violent attacks in Benue and Plateau States, describing them as direct contradictions to the principles of peace and love that Jesus preached. He warned that inflammatory remarks by political and sectional figures further inflame national tension and undermine the country’s stability.
On security, Bamidele revealed: “The National Assembly is currently developing legal frameworks for the creation of state police, among other institutional reforms to curb insecurity.”
He called on security agencies to strengthen their coordination in order to apprehend the masterminds and sponsors of terror attacks across the country.
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The Senate Leader also admonished political actors who exploit Nigeria’s challenges for personal or partisan gain: “Such individuals are not engaging in constructive opposition, but are capitalising on national hardship to pursue narrow political ends. That is unpatriotic and dangerous.”
Reaffirming the commitment of the 10th National Assembly, Bamidele said: “Nigeria is our collective project. Our legislative efforts are geared towards building a peaceful, prosperous, and united federation. We must all irrespective of tribe, religion, or political affiliation, reject divisive politics and work together against the forces threatening our national cohesion.”
