Senate President Bukola Saraki, yesterday, officially toured the New Senate Building, inspecting the facilities.

Saraki, who described his experience since assumption of office three months ago as challenging but interesting, noted that the tour was the first by any Senate President since 1992 when the National Assembly moved to its present location.

He said that the rewarding aspect of the job was the support he received from his colleagues, the management and staff of the National Assembly, Nigerians and the international community as well.

“The familiarisation tour was meant to allow me and the principal officers of the Senate to have on-the-spot assessment of the environment for good understanding of issues and challenges being faced by the staff and management of the National Assembly,” Saraki explained.

He remarked that the Assembly Complex represents the image of the National Assembly, saying: “Sometimes, it is difficult for you to understand what are the issues and challenges for all the staff, their conditions, productivity and all that. But by the time I go round, I will have a better understanding and I will know what the issues are and we will be able to tackle them one after the other.”

When asked about his experience since assumption of office, Saraki replied: “Well, it is challenging but interesting. I think what is rewarding about it is the support from one’s colleagues, the management and the enthusiasm that you see going round with some of the staff of the National Assembly.”

•Photo shows Senate President Saraki interacting with the staff and NYSC members at the New Senate Building . . . yesterday.