President Bola Tinubu announced on Thursday that the National Assembly, led by Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, is supporting his administration’s efforts to change Nigeria’s economy.
Speaking on Thursday in Abuja at a colloquium honouring the Senate President’s 61st birthday, President Tinubu stated that the legislative and executive branch will work together to evaluate the nation’s problems in order to develop workable solutions that will benefit all Nigerians.
“It’s enough for me to succeed, and we will succeed, having Senate President Akpabio and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Right Honourable Abbas, on my side,” the president was cited in a statement released by Special Advisor Ajuri Ngelale.
President Tinubu praised the Senate President’s leadership qualities, stating that the Chairman of the National Assembly has consistently demonstrated a dedication to the country’s development. He began this commitment as a commissioner in Akwa Ibom State, where he studied Lagos in depth, created a plan, and carried it out as an Executive Governor for two terms.
“I have faith in Sen. Godswill Akpabio as a person. It’s true that God has a plan for his life. He was a commissioner, and from 1999 to 2007 I served as Lagos State’s governor.
He was incredibly curious about what was happening in Lagos as a commissioner. At the time, I was unaware of his desire to become a governor. He significantly changed Akwa Ibom as governor, the President said.
President Tinubu recalled how some of the social and economic initiatives started by Senator Akpabio during his time as governor helped to develop the state, pointing out that the drainage system he built helped to save many lives and means of subsistence.
The Senate President praised President Tinubu for his visionary leadership in his speech, pointing out that it was most recently displayed in the calibre of the decisions made to guarantee enhanced security and a revitalised economy.
“You are the first President to publicly declare that you thought a senatorial president like me could make a difference.
The National Assembly is not an extension of the executive branch, per se. The first person to get it correctly is President Tinubu. Senator Akpabio stated, “Mr. President, there isn’t a single nation you have visited where investors haven’t rushed to meet with you.”
“We did not come for a boxing bout,” the Senate President said, assuring the President that the National Assembly will collaborate with him to transform the nation. Our mission is to change Nigeria.
Thanking the President for clearly outlining his economic agenda for the National Assembly and straying from what he called “impulsive programmes,” the Speaker of the House of Representatives expressed gratitude.
The keynote speaker, Olisa Agbakoba (SAN), expressed gratitude to the President for his bravery and effort in guiding the country towards progress and recovery through creative ideas and for designating capable individuals to oversee national matters.
