President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reacted to the emergence of
Godswill Akpabio and Tajudeen Abbas as Senate president and Speaker of the 10th
National Assembly, respectively.
Tinubu disclosed this on Tuesday in a statement.
He advised Akpabio, Abbas, and other leaders of the 10th
National Assembly that leadership comes with a huge responsibility. Tinubu
pledged his commitment to work transparently with the National Assembly.
The President’s statement reads: “The election of
Distinguished Senator Godswill Akpabio, CON, and Rt. Honourable Tajudeen Abbas
as the President of the Senate and Speaker of the House of Representatives for
the 10th National Assembly is a good development.
“I heartily congratulate them and also rejoice with the new
Deputy Senate President Jibrin Barau and House of Representatives Deputy
Speaker Benjamin Kalu for their well-deserved victories.
“Being elected by their peers as presiding officers and
assuming the leadership of the National Assembly is a great honour that comes
with a huge responsibility. I trust that you will justify the confidence
reposed in you by your members and many Nigerians.
“I wish Senator Abdulaziz Yari, Honourable Member Idris
Wase, and Honourable Aminu Jaji, who enriched the process with their
participation in the leadership election, the best and most successful tenure
in the 10th National Assembly.
“I urge them to sustain the same enthusiasm they brought to
the leadership contest in discharging their duties to their constituents and
Nigeria.
“My congratulations to all members of the National Assembly,
across party lines, who enlisted into the service of the blessed people of our
great country.
“We have all been called upon and accepted the
responsibility to diligently and faithfully serve our fatherland with our oath.
It is time to get on and move swiftly with the governance business in Nigeria’s
service.
“As your President, I am prepared to work transparently with
the National Assembly. Nigerians expect distinguished senators and honourable members
to make laws and carry out oversight duties that will enhance the government’s
performance to achieve successful outcomes, including improving their quality
of life.
“In the course of our work together, disagreements may
occur. When we disagree, it will not be out of malice, ill will, and a quest to
diminish the institution of the National Assembly or any individual member.
“Our people across the length and breadth of our country
expect so much from us. They want us to lift their economic burden. They want
us to eliminate insecurity so our farmers in rural communities can go to their
farms and produce the food we eat.
“Our people look up to us to change the fortunes of our
country for good and remove all barriers that impede progress. All of these we
can make happen with dedication and commitment. We can only achieve all the
good things we promised during our campaigns when we work together in harmony
but with respect for our respective prerogatives, and in the best interest of
our country.
“We cannot afford to waste this opportunity because
Nigerians want us to make every day of the next four years count. Justifiably,
our people want more from their government. They truly deserve progressive,
good governance that will improve their standards of living. We must give them
our best.
“I will remain a partner in progress for Nigeria’s peace,
stability, and prosperity. I count on the leadership of the 10th National
Assembly and all members to work and walk with me on this governmental journey.
Once again, I send my best wishes.”
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