Senate President Godswill Akpabio has congratulated Nigerians on the country’s 65th Independence Anniversary, urged citizens to remain patient with President Bola Tinubu’s reforms. Akpabio believed the reforms are beginning to yield positive results and will soon outweigh the current challenges.
In his congratulatory message, Akpabio saluted Nigerians for their resilience, patience, and endurance in the last two years. He appreciated their support and understanding, noting that at 65, Nigeria is matured and should be working for the unity of the nation and prosperity of its people.
“We are not unaware of the pains occasioned by the reforms, but I want to assure you, very soon, this will be a thing of the past because the benefits of the reforms are beginning to manifest positively,” Akpabio said. He emphasized that Nigeria is not finished and that the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Tinubu’s administration is reshaping the country.
Akpabio congratulated President Tinubu for his demonstrated commitment to peace and development, Members of the National Assembly for their steadfastness, and the Judiciary. He urged Nigerians to join hands together to support the reforms, saying, “If we all join hands together to support the reforms, Nigeria will become better and surely get to the promised land.”
The Senate President expressed optimism about Nigeria’s future, saying, “Nigeria is not finished. Do not buy into the mischievous narrative that Nigeria is irredeemable. We are on the right pedestal and making progress.” He concluded by wishing Nigerians a peaceful and joyous Independence celebration.
