President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has said President Bola Tinubu’s reforms are yielding results, while claiming that insecurity is also abating across the country.
Akpabio spoke on October 2 after leading a delegation of the National Assembly to Tinubu’s residence in Ikoyi, Lagos, to mark Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary.
The Senate President said the National Assembly would continue to support the administration’s reform agenda, particularly in the areas of the economy and security.
“We believe he’s doing well. These reforms are working and, as far as we are concerned, insecurities are abating and people are able to sleep well,” Akpabio said.
He acknowledged that there were still “pockets of discontent,” which he linked partly to the approaching election period, but maintained that the country was making progress.
Akpabio also highlighted legislative changes, including reforms to Nigeria’s tax system, saying the National Assembly had worked with the executive to replace what he described as outdated laws.
“You’ve seen the reform in the tax system, with four major tax laws brought into the country at one time,” he said.
He reaffirmed the National Assembly’s commitment to working with Tinubu’s administration, describing the legislature as a “worthy partner” in implementing policies intended to change the country’s trajectory.
Akpabio also urged Nigerians to embrace unity and described the country’s continued existence as one nation after 66 years of independence as evidence of its resilience.
