Senate President Godswill Akpabio has said the administration of President Bola Tinubu has recorded enough achievements to present to Nigerians ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Akpabio said the Tinubu administration inherited a challenging economic situation in 2023, claiming that 27 states were unable to pay workers’ salaries and pensions when the President assumed office.
He made the remarks on Monday when members of the Senate Committee on Tertiary Institutions, TETFund and NELFund, led by its Chairman, Senator Dandutse Mohammed, paid him a courtesy visit at his residence in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.
According to Akpabio, the administration’s reforms had changed the economic situation in the country, adding that Nigerians would have the opportunity to assess the government’s performance during the 2027 elections.
“The current President has done a lot for Nigerians. He met an economy in shambles. When he came in, 27 states could not pay salaries and pensions, but today, the story has changed because of his reengineering and thinking out of the box,” Akpabio said.
He expressed confidence that Tinubu would secure a second term, saying the APC would highlight the administration’s achievements during the 2027 campaign.
Akpabio listed the economy, agriculture, security, education and fiscal policy among the areas where he said the government had made significant progress.
He also defended the performance of the 10th National Assembly under his leadership, saying the Senate had passed legislation aimed at improving the lives of Nigerians.
“The 10th Senate under my leadership has made giant strides, and we are very proud of it. We will continue to collaborate with the Executive arm of government to achieve more for Nigerians,” he said.
The Senate President also urged lawmakers who may not return to the 11th Senate to remain committed to the All Progressives Congress and Tinubu’s administration, assuring them that their loyalty and contributions would be recognised.
Earlier, Mohammed said the committee’s visit was part of its constitutional responsibilities and an opportunity to pay homage to the Senate President.
He said the committee was in Akwa Ibom to sensitise stakeholders and conduct oversight on infrastructure projects executed through the Tertiary Education Trust Fund.
Mohammed also praised the National Assembly’s role in supporting TETFund and NELFund, describing education as fundamental to Nigeria’s development.
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