President of the Senate, Senator Abubakar Bukola Saraki has assured Nigerians that the 8th Senate will be people-centered Senate where interest and welfare of average Nigerians would be paramount.

Saraki said "as duly elected representatives of the people, we will work closely with every stakeholder in our onerous task of building a prosperous, secured and egalitarian society where the dividend of democracy will be felt by the people."

Speaking while addressing members of Civil Society Groups, who paid him a courtesy visit in his office in Abuja on Tuesday, the President of the Senate, reassured that the Senate is ready to work harmoniously with the groups, adding that their engagement will fast-track the developmental goals of this administration.

He urged the groups to be more proactive and constructive in their approach to issues, "I recognize the importance of the Civil Society Organization in a nascent democracy. You have done creditably well so far. On our parts as legislators, we will be open, transparent and accept to work together as a team in order to transform our abundant resources to the betterment of Nigeria and Nigerians."