On Saturday, the President of the 10th Senate, Godswill Akpabio called on Northern youths to support the President Bola Tinubu administration’s economic reforms and policy continuity.
The former Akwa Ibom State Governor made this appeal while receiving a high-level delegation of the Northern Ethnic Groups Assembly in Abuja.
Speaking with the Assembly, Akpabio said the reforms introduced by the Tinubu administration, including fuel subsidy removal and foreign exchange reforms, were painful but necessary measures to reposition the economy.
He acknowledged that the measures initially imposed difficulties on Nigerians but argued that they were required to redirect government resources to critical sectors.
This is as he said, the policies have now crossed a critical threshold and are beginning to produce tangible benefits for Nigerians.
Akpabio also claimed that the reforms were producing early positive indicators, including improved revenue collection, increased investor confidence and renewed interest from international partners.
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“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.
“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,” he said.
He urged 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 told the delegation.
He said the 10th National Assembly was prioritising reforms aimed at strengthening transparency, accountability and the rule of law.
The Senate President’s comments come as political activities ahead of the 2027 general elections continue to gather momentum across the country.
His appeal also places policy continuity at the centre of the argument for another Tinubu term.
Akpabio argued that abandoning the current reform programme before its consolidation could undermine the gains being recorded
