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It Is Important That The Decorum And Dignity Of The House Is Upheld At All Times. The Image Of Parliament In The Public Mind Should Be One Where Proceedings, Debates And Discussions Take Place With A View To Resolve Issues Through A Constructive And Co-operative Approach.

Often, We Are Quick To Find Blame With Others But Yet Are Unable To Give Constructive Responses. There Seems To Be A Tendency To Doubt Almost Everything. Do We Not Have Faith In Our Own People's Strengths And In Our Institutions? Can We Afford Distrust Amongst Ourselves?

There Should Be No Effort, Consciously Or Otherwise, That Will Lead To The Erosion Of Institutional Credibility And Authority.

Women Have Talent And Intelligence But Due To Social Constraints And Prejudices, It Is Still A Long Distance Away From The Goal Of Gender Equality.

Financial Institutions, The Corporate World And Civil Society - All Must Uphold High Standards Of Probity In Their Working. Only A Genuine Partnership Between The Government And Its People Can Bring About Positive Change To Create A Just Society.