Nigeria’s challenges are consequences of our collective actions, inactions – Sen. Umar

The senator representing Bauchi South, Shehu Buba Umar, has said the socio-economic, security and other challenges facing Nigeria are consequences of the collective actions and inactions of the leaders and citizens of the country.

He disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday to celebrate Nigeria’s 64th Independence anniversary.

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The senator, who is Chairman Senate Committee on Security and Intelligence, said over the years, insecurity in its various faces and dimensions had become a recurring issue that had added to the challenges of poverty and deteriorating living conditions of the common man.