Nigeria’s first lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has restated her call for lawmakers to enact laws that provide maximum penalty for kidnappers.

Earlier this month, Ms Tinubu called kidnappers “animals” and “evil,” demanding that “we should take them out of our midst.”

She reiterated the position on Thursday in the State House Abuja when she received the senators representing the three senatorial districts in Lagos.

The first lady, who formerly represented Lagos for 12 years in the Senate, appealed to lawmakers to lead the process of enacting security-related laws to stem the tide of crime.

Ms Tinubu appealed to Nigerians to be patient with the administration as it worked hard to bequeath prosperous legacies to the country.

“The administration of President Bola Tinubu is resolute to leave a legacy for generations yet unborn. This takes a lot of sacrifice and courage,” she said.

Earlier, the delegation leader, Adetokunbo Abiru, representing Lagos East, said they came to pay homage to the first lady.

Abiru, the chairman of the Southern Senators’ Forum, said the president’s reforms were on course to solidify the nation’s economic well-being and lasting prosperity.

He assured that the Senate would continue to examine people-centred legislation, especially regarding the economy and security.

Mr Abiru expressed optimism that the nation would soon be an economic haven.

Other Senators on the courtesy visit were Wasiu Eshinlokun-Sanni, representing Lagos Central, and Oluranti Adebule, representing Lagos West. 

(NAN)