The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has joined the moving train canvassing for the re-election of President Bola Tinubu and making a case for his economic reforms. Akpabio spoke at the weekend when he received a high-level delegation of the Northern Ethnic Groups Assembly in Abuja. He urged the Assembly to support Tinubu’s economic reforms and policy continuity.
He explained that the reforms introduced by the Tinubu administration, including fuel subsidy removal and foreign exchange reforms, were painful but necessary measures to reposition the economy. According to him, the policies have now crossed a critical threshold and are beginning to produce tangible benefits for Nigerians.
“I stand before you not merely as a politician, but as a public servant committed to the prosperity of our nation, and particularly this vital region,” Akpabio told the youth leaders. “The reforms initiated by President Tinubu are not abstract theories; they are concrete, courageous actions designed to dismantle long-standing structural bottlenecks and unlock Nigeria’s vast potential,” he added.
The Senate President said the removal of the fuel subsidy and efforts to stabilise the foreign exchange market were necessary steps towards achieving fiscal sustainability. He acknowledged that the measures initially imposed difficulties on Nigerians but argued that they were required to redirect government resources to critical sectors. “While these measures initially posed challenges, they were the surgical procedures needed to redirect resources into healthcare, education, and infrastructure,” he said.
Akpabio also claimed that the reforms were producing early positive indicators, including improved revenue collection, increased investor confidence and renewed interest from international partners. He urged Northern youths to become active participants in governance rather than waiting for the future before taking responsibility.