Nigeria not finished… endure pain of Tinubu’s reforms, Akpabio tells citizens

Senate President Godswill Akpabio says the country is on the right path in light of President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms. 

Akpabio urged Nigerians to endure the pains of the reforms “in the interest of our children and future generations”.

He made the appeal in a congratulatory message personally signed by him to commemorate Nigeria’s 65th independence anniversary.

“My dear resilient and wonderful people of this great nation, I wish to heartily congratulate you for witnessing Nigeria’s 65th independence anniversary celebration,” the statement reads.

“At 65, we are matured and should be working for the unity of the nation and prosperity of our people. We salute your resilience, patience and endurance in the last two years. We deeply appreciate your support and understanding.

“In line with the theme of this year’s celebration, ‘All hands are on deck for a greater Nigeria’, I urge you to continue to bear the temporary discomfort of the ongoing reforms.”

Akpabio stated that government is aware of the hardship caused by the reforms.

He added that the pain will be short-lived, noting that “very soon, this will be a thing of the past because the benefits of the reforms are beginning to manifest positively”.

The senate president also congratulated Tinubu for what he described as his commitment to the country’s peace and development.

He commended members of the national assembly for their “steadfastness in legislative engagements”, the judiciary, and Nigerians at home and in the diaspora for their resilience.

“I must tell you that Nigeria is not finished. Do not buy into the mischievous narrative that Nigeria is irredeemable. We are on the right pedestal and the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu’s administration is reshaping the country; we are growing and making progress,” he added.

“If we all join hands together to support the reforms, Nigeria will become better and surely get to the promised land.
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“On behalf of my family, constituents, the 10th senate and the national assembly, I congratulate and wish you a peaceful and joyous independence celebration.”