As the 10th National Assembly of Nigeria commences, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated the new Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, and Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, on their election victory. While speaking in a statement made available to Media Talk Africa, Tinubu acknowledged the responsibility of leadership and advised them to ensure they deliver transparently and with the best interests of the country at heart.
The President encouraged all members of the National Assembly to work in harmony and focus on the task ahead, emphasising the need for progressive, good governance that will improve the standards of living of Nigerians.
Tinubu went on to state his readiness to work transparently with the National Assembly, insisting that there will always be disagreements in the course of their work, but they should not be based on malice or ill-will. Rather, he urged them to work together, with respect for each other’s prerogatives, for the good of the country.
The President recognised the expectations of Nigerians, stating they want the government to remove all barriers, provide good governance, and improve the people’s standards of living. He concluded his statement by sending his best wishes to all members of the 10th National Assembly, urging them to make every day of the next four years count.
