President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio has urged Nigerians to remain patient with President Bola Tinubu’s reforms, saying that Nigeria is moving in right direction.
He said Tinubu’s reforms were beginning to yield positive results, appealing to Nigerians to endure the pains of the reforms a little while in interest of the children and future generations.
Akpabio made the appeal in a congratulatory message personally signed by him to commemorate Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary.
Akpabio said : “My dear resilient and wonderful people of this great nation.
“I wish to heartily congratulate you for witnessing Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary celebration.
” 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”.
He urged Nigerians to continue to bear the temporary discomfort of the ongoing reforms.
“We are not unaware of the pains occasioned by the reforms but I want to assure you, very soon, this will be a thing of the past because the benefits of the reforms are beginning to manifest positively.
“Let me also congratulate our President, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu”.
According to Akpabio, Tinubu has demonstrated commitment to the peace and development of our dear country.
” Members of the National Assembly for the steadfastness in their legislative engagements, the judiciary and the Nigerian people at home and in diaspora on this auspicious occasion.
“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.
According to Akpabio, if we all join hands together to support the reforms, Nigeria will become better and surely get to the promised land.
“On behalf of my family, constituents, the 10th Senate and the National Assembly, I congratulate and wish you a peaceful and joyous Independence celebration”.
