Senate President sets Agenda for 10th Assembly in Post-Break Address

By Iyojo Ameh

The Senate President, His Excellency Distinguished Senator Godswill Obot Akpabio, set forth an ambitious agenda for the Tenth Assemblyduring Tuesday’s plenary session. Following the Christmas break, the Senate reconvened to a call for senators to become a benchmark in legislation.

Expressing gratitude for the trust placed in them by constituents, Akpabio stressed the importance of meeting heightened expectations after the commendable performance of the previous year.

Emphasizing the weighty responsibility senators carry in shaping the nation’s course and the welfare of its people, he urged colleagues to exhibit courage, unity, integrity, and a strategic approach in navigating uncharted territory to create a united nation.

Akpabio called for collaborative efforts to tackle key issues such as economic recovery, healthcare reform, national security, and social justice. Encouraging collaboration with the Executive Arm under President Ahmed Bola Tinubu, GCFR, he emphasized the significance of transcending partisan divides while upholding legislative independence.

Advocating for open dialogue and compromise, he urged senators to champion the marginalized and the voiceless, promoting justice and equality. Stressing the dual purpose of doing good for all and preventing injustices, he asserted that injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.

As the Tenth Assembly commences, Akpabio called on senators to be inspired by their collective potential, striving for excellence, serving with integrity, and leaving a lasting legacy of progress for future generations. He concluded with hope that the Tenth Assembly would stand as a reference point in legislation, a testament to collective dedication and vision.

He equally called for an impactful legislative legacy signals a renewed commitment as the Senate resumes its duties in the new year.