Senate President Godswill Akpabio has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, saying its ongoing reforms are producing positive results and pledging continued support from the National Assembly.
Akpabio spoke on Friday when he led a high-level delegation of the National Assembly, including Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, to visit President Tinubu at his Lagos residence as part of activities marking Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary.
Speaking with journalists after the visit, Akpabio said the delegation was at the residence to celebrate Nigeria’s 66 years of independence through the President, whom he described as the country’s Commander-in-Chief.
He said the National Assembly believes the administration is making progress, particularly in the areas of economic reforms and security.
“We believe he’s doing well. These reforms are working and, as far as we are concerned, insecurities are abating and people are able to sleep well,” Akpabio said.
The Senate President, however, acknowledged that Nigerians were still facing challenges, attributing some of the growing discontent to the approaching election period.
He expressed optimism that the country would continue to make progress, urging Nigerians to remain committed to national unity.
Akpabio also pledged that the National Assembly would continue to work with the Tinubu administration, saying lawmakers believe their partnership is in the interest of Nigerians.
“On the part of the National Assembly, we want to continue to remain worthy partners to the administration of President Bola Tinubu. And we believe that what we are doing is in the interest of all Nigerians,” he said.
On efforts to reduce the cost of living, Akpabio highlighted legislative reforms, particularly changes to Nigeria’s tax system and the review of what he described as outdated laws inherited from previous administrations.
He cited the recent passage of four major tax-related laws, saying the reforms were designed to modernise the country’s economic framework and improve the way government operates.
According to him, the National Assembly has also accelerated the passage of legislation considered beneficial to the country, insisting that lawmakers are focused on supporting policies aimed at improving Nigeria’s economic fortunes.
Akpabio urged Nigerians to assess the administration based on its actions and results, saying the government was matching its promises with concrete steps.
He also described the restoration of Nigeria’s old national anthem as a symbol of national unity, stressing the need for Nigerians to embrace one another despite differences in ethnicity, religion and background.
The Senate President said the National Assembly would continue to support reforms it believes can improve the country, expressing confidence that Nigeria would emerge stronger as it moves beyond 66 years of independence.
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