Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has appealed to Nigerians to remain patient with the ongoing economic reforms of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, saying the country is moving in the right direction.
Akpabio made the appeal in a statement issued to commemorate Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary, to be marked on Wednesday.
In his message, the Senate President congratulated Nigerians for their resilience, patience, and endurance over the past two years, noting that the theme of this year’s celebration, “All hands are on deck for a greater Nigeria”, reflects the shared responsibility to build a prosperous nation.
“We are not unaware of the pains occasioned by the reforms, but I want to assure you to keep enduring, that very soon, this will be a thing of the past because the benefits of the reforms are beginning to manifest positively,” he said.
Akpabio also congratulated President Tinubu for his commitment to peace and development, while commending members of the National Assembly, the judiciary, and Nigerians at home and abroad for their support.
Rejecting claims that Nigeria’s future is bleak, the Senate President maintained that the country is “on the right pedestal” under the Renewed Hope Agenda, which he said is already reshaping the nation.
“If we all join hands together to support the reforms, Nigeria will become better and surely get to the Promised Land,” he added.
On behalf of his family, constituents, and the 10th National Assembly, Akpabio wished Nigerians a peaceful and joyous Independence Day celebration.
The article was originally published on Politics Nigeria.