Senate President Godswill Akpabio has urged northern youths to support President Bola Tinubu’s administration and its economic reform agenda.
Speaking on Saturday in Abuja when he received a delegation
from the Northern Ethnic Groups Assembly, Akpabio said Tinubu’s reforms,
including the removal of the petrol subsidy and the unification of the foreign
exchange market, were painful but necessary measures to reposition the economy.
“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 northern youths.
“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.
“While these measures initially posed challenges, they were
the surgical procedures needed to redirect resources into healthcare,
education, and infrastructure.”
Akpabio also said the reforms were producing early positive
indicators, including improved revenue collection, increased investor
confidence, and renewed interest from international partners.
The presiding officer of the red chamber urged the northern
youths to become active participants in governance rather than waiting for the
future before taking responsibility.
“You are architects of today, not just leaders of tomorrow,”
he said.
Akpabio said the 10th national assembly was prioritising
reform to strengthen transparency, accountability and the rule of law.
“Your innovation and engagement are the lifeblood of these
reforms. We urge you to be critical consumers of information and to engage in
constructive dialogue,” he said.
Ibrahim Dan-Musa, spokesperson of the Northern Ethnic Groups
Assembly, commended Akpabio for what he described as efforts to strengthen
political understanding between the north and south.
“We commend the senate president for his accessibility and
his unwavering dedication to the Nigerian project. His proactive engagement has
rebuilt vital bridges of trust. He has proven that true national leadership
transcends ethnic and geographical boundaries,” Dan-Musa said.
“National unity is the ultimate anchor of our collective
survival. No regional sentiment can take precedence over the sovereignty and
peace of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.”
Dan-Musa identified three key areas for the group’s
political engagement ahead of 2027, including continuous consultation with
northern youth structures, grassroots enlightenment on federal fiscal policies
and an uncompromising commitment to national cohesion.
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