Akpabio, Jibrin congratulate Tinubu on first year in office, pledge continued support

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Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin have extended their congratulations to President Bola Tinubu on completing his first year in office.

In separate statements released by their Special Advisers on Media and Publicity, Eseme Eyiboh and Ismail Mudashir, respectively, Akpabio and Jibrin praised President Tinubu’s accomplishments.

President Tinubu, who was inaugurated as Nigeria’s 16th president on May 29, 2023, received commendations for his administration’s policies, which have reportedly advanced the nation’s economy and other vital sectors.

Both Senate leaders reaffirmed that the National Assembly, under their stewardship, would continue to support President Tinubu in fulfilling his campaign promises.

The senate president specifically said the policies implemented by the current administration were not to punish Nigerians but to reposition the country.

Mr Akpabio commended President Tinubu for making “tough” decisions in repositioning the country.

“Mr. President, I must commend you for being a courageous and bold leader who leads from the front and does not shy away from taking responsibility. In the last one year, you have taken very tough decisions, some of which are painful but necessary and would soon translate into long-term benefits for the citizenry.

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“Your actions and policies have clearly shown that you were prepared for leadership and have the wherewithal to transform the nation into an enclave for good governance and enduring development,” he said.

Mr Jibrin, in his congratulatory message, urged Nigerians to endure the current situation, assuring that there will be light at the end of the tunnel.

He described President Tinubu as a great leader and a visionary of modern Nigeria.

“His Excellency has, no doubt, steadily navigated the once-adrift ship of the Nigerian State to safety,” he said.

“The National Assembly, as the voice of all Nigerians, will always stand in synergy with Mr President’s visionary administration in facilitating the achievement of the Renewed Hope Agenda to restore hope in the country,” he said.

“Before comfort, there must be some discomfort. Let us endure. Nigeria will change for the better, Insha Allah.

“I, therefore, call on Nigerians of all persuasions to continue to pray for our leaders and the well-being of our country and to offer their full support to President Tinubu as he resets our dear nation for peace and socio-economic prosperity,” he added.