Segun Akanni, Toronto, Canada The Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, has said that lawmakers should be involved in constituency projects.
He stated that such would enable legislators to impact positively on their constituents.
Noting that lawmakers were close the people, he said they would initiate and implement masses-oriented projects, adding that criticisms against lawmakers’ involvement in constituency projects were misplaced.
He spoke to journalists in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital, on Sunday, during his inspection of his constituency projects after being turbaned as the Baba Adini of Ansarul Islam Society of Nigeria.
Some of the ongoing constituency projects which he inspected included erosion-control projects at Oja-Gboro, Ubandawaki/Ajikobi, Abata Baba-Oyo and digital capacity building centre at Ansarul Islam Secondary School, Ilorin.
The Senate President said it was clear that the projects were real, contrary to the impression that constituency projects were avenues to squander or embezzle public funds.
Saraki said, “There have been a lot of criticisms due to lack of understanding when you talk about constituency projects. These are projects needed at the grassroots. These are the projects that people have been yearning for over 10 years ago.
“You will see how men, women and children all came out with joy to show that these are the projects that really impact on them.
“I am happy to see the quality of work and this further shows that we used our office to facilitate the projects and ensure that we bring the dividends of democracy to the people. I am proud that those who elected us can see the benefits of the projects, and these projects are real.”
Reported by Amobi Victor, Ilorin
