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Tinubu Hails Akpabio’s National Assembly Leadership, Commends Eno’s Performance
Tinubu Hails Akpabio’s National Assembly Leadership, Commends Eno’s Performance
President describes Akpabio as the right person to lead the National Assembly.
Tinubu praises Eno’s vision, commitment and development record.
President recalls his professional ties to Akwa Ibom during his years with Mobil.
November 07, () – President Bola Tinubu has commended Senate President Godswill Akpabio for his leadership of the National Assembly, describing him as the right person to steer the affairs of the legislature.
Tinubu also praised Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, for his performance in office, citing his vision, commitment and development record as reasons for approving the upgrade of the Victor Attah International Airport.
The President made the remarks yesterday, during the official commissioning of the new international terminal building of the airport in Uyo as part of his working visit to Akwa Ibom State.
Tinubu, who acknowledged the presence of the governor and other National Assembly members from the state, singled out Akpabio for his leadership of the federal legislature.
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“I recognise our host governor, Pastor Umo Eno, and other members of the National Assembly here present, but let me single out our very able and respected Senate President, who has navigated the affairs of the parliament very well and effectively”, he said.
Describing Akpabio as a round peg in a round hole, the President said the Senate President had demonstrated the capacity to provide effective leadership in the National Assembly.
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Tinubu also described his visit to Akwa Ibom as a homecoming, recalling his professional association with the state during his years working as an auditor with Mobil.
“I worked here as a Mobil auditor. We built Ibeno, developed Eket, and I never knew I would be the President of Nigeria one day. We did what we needed to do”, he recalled.
He further described Governor Eno as a leader of conscience, vision and commitment, noting that the governor’s record of performance informed his decision to approve the airport upgrade when the request was presented to him.
“Governor Eno is a great man of conscience, commitment and vision. When your request for the upgrade of the airport got to my desk, I didn’t hesitate because of your track record of performance”, Tinubu said.
The President’s remarks highlighted his endorsement of the leadership of Akpabio and his confidence in the Eno administration’s development agenda.
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