Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen has appealed to Nigerians to be patient in the face of economic hardship.
Tajudeen made this appeal at a world press conference in Abuja on Thursday.
He said the House feels the pains of the Nigerian people, adding that it stands with them in their cry for an improved standard of living.
The speaker said the House was not oblivious to the rising cases of insecurity in the country.
He added that the House would do everything to assist the government in achieving conducive living conditions for the Nigerian people.
He said the fabric of Nigerian society is currently being tested by events around the country, but stressed that despite the challenges, the resilience and unity of the country have remained intact.
He said the launch of two attack helicopters for the Nigerian Air Force was a clear indication that the government was determined to address the security challenges in the country, stressing that the House would give all the needed support to the government.
He said the proposed security summit by the House is aimed at bringing together experts to brainstorm on possible ways of addressing the rising security challenges in the country.