Ongoing reforms will move Nigeria forward- Akpabio
The Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has said the ongoing reforms by the Bola Ahmed Tinubu led federal government would move the country forward.
Akpabio called on Nigerians to continue supporting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as he works to address Nigeria’s economic challenges.
Speaking at his 2024 Constituency Briefing and Empowerment Programme held at the Ikot Ekpene Township Stadium, Akpabio, who represents Akwa Ibom Northwest Senatorial District, described the country as being on “life support” when President Tinubu assumed office.
Akpabio recounted a conversation with President Tinubu about the state of the economy inherited from the previous administration:
“Nigeria was on life support when Asiwaju Bola Tinubu took over. I once asked him, ‘Are you excited about being president after seeing the economy left behind by Emefiele?’ He replied, ‘Small president, I must tell you, I didn’t know it was this bad.’”
The Senate President expressed optimism about ongoing economic reforms, noting that while they may be painful, they are necessary for sustainable growth.
“You did it in Lagos, and you will do it again for Nigeria. It’s just a matter of time. We are praying for you, and God will grant you the wisdom to lead us to El Dorado.”
Akpabio flagged off the distribution of empowerment items, including: 1,000 bags of rice per local government in his senatorial district.
