The Senate President and Chairman of the 10th National Assembly, Senator Godswill Akpabio, stated that the country was on “life support” when President Bola Tinubu took office in May 2023.
Speaking at his 2024 Constituency Briefing and Empowerment Programme at the Ikot Ekpene Township Stadium, Akpabio, who represents the Akwa Ibom Northwest Senatorial District, urged Nigerians, particularly the people of Akwa Ibom State, to continue supporting President Tinubu as he tackles Nigeria’s pressing economic challenges.
“Nigeria Was on Life Support,” he said.
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His stance comes following ongoing major reforms such as the introduction of the tax bills, removal of fuel subsidies, floating of the naira, and others introduced by Tinubu.
Akpabio recounted a conversation he had with President Tinubu regarding the state of the economy inherited from the previous administration.
“Nigeria was on life support when Asiwaju Bola Tinubu took over. I once asked him, ‘Are you excited about being president after seeing the economy left behind by Emefiele?’ He replied, ‘I must tell you, I didn’t know it was this bad.’”
The Senate President expressed confidence in the ongoing economic reforms, acknowledging that, although challenging, they are essential for long-term growth and sustainability.
“You did it in Lagos, and you will do it again for Nigeria. It’s just a matter of time. We are praying for you, and God will grant you the wisdom to lead us to El Dorado.”
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