The Senate on Tuesday resolved that the unity of Nigeria is not negotiable, in the face of secessionist agitation in parts of the country.
President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki, after a closed-door session during the day’s plenary, said the lawmakers agreed that the territorial integrity of the country must be protected.
The Senate advised that all groups who seem to be pursuing any agitation should do so within constitutional means.”
The Senate resumed plenary yesterday after a two-month recess and dissolved into executive session to address national issues.
The Senate deliberated on burning national issues, including the agitation for restructuring, the economy and the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), its proscription by Southeast governors and classification as a terrorist organisation by the Federal Government.
Senate President Bukola Saraki, who announced the resolutions, said: “the Senate resolved that Nigeria’s unity is not negotiable and we are all committed to the territorial integrity of our country.
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"Nigeria’s unity not negotiable" — Senate
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