 Senate President Ahmed Lawan has assured that December would expedite action on the Electoral Art Amendment Bill. This is having concluded all consultations on the president's response. Lawan gave the hint on Tuesday in an address delivered at the start of plenary to welcome senators back from the Christmas and New Year break. He recalled that the Senate postponed discussions on the consideration of the response of President Muhammad Abu Hari on the Electoral Art 2010 Amendment Bill in December last year. He said this became imperative to enable the chamber to consult with its counterparts in the House of Representatives and their constituents. The Senate postponed discussions on the consideration of response of Mr. President on the Electoral Art 2010 Amendment Bill to enable us to consult with the counterparts in the House of Representatives and also consult our constituents. As we all know, the Senate and indeed the National Assembly worked so hard on the bill. Having consulted, the Senate will expeditiously look into the issue. He added that the Senate must continue to prioritize the security and welfare of citizens as enshrined in the Constitution while urging Nigerians not to despair as a result of the security challenges confronting the nation. The so-called security situation in our country is still there. We must remain focused and determined toward the exerting arm of government and also continue to support our armed forces and security agencies. We must continue to prioritize the security and welfare of our citizens as enshrined in our Constitution. I urge us not to be discouraged by the situation. We should make this year as the year for the final securing of our nation from the numerous security challenges. In the meantime, the Senate on Tuesday received a request to confirm the nomination of Professor Mansoor Awalu Bindawa as non-executive commissioner of the Nigerian Communications Commission and Namunso Ekanem Akwaibom and Makmoud Abubaka-Margachi, Niger, as members of the Federal Judicial Service Commission.