Nigeria, June 18 -- As part of its activities to celebrate its second anniversary, the ninth assembly of the Senate held a special plenary session on July 9.

The session, which lasted for hours, was dominated by songs of praises with lawmakers taking turns to pat themselves on the back for a 'job well done.'

Although a few picked holes in the workings of the Senate and suggested ways to do better, the majority of the senators who spoke said they have performed well in the last two years - even better than previous assemblies.

Ahmad Lawan, the Senate President, had set the ball rolling. In a very lengthy speech, the lawmaker praised his colleagues - listing out "record-breaking achievements."

Mr Lawan was elected Senate President on Ju...