Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the Lagos State Governor has congratulated the new Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, on his victory and Senator Barau Jibrin as the Deputy Senate President.
Sanwo-Olu, while congratulating the former Minister of Niger Delta and ex-Governor of Akwa Ibom State, said that the elections of Akpabio and Jibrin as President of the Senate and Deputy Senate President, respectively, is a testament to the trust and belief their fellow lawmakers have in them to steer the ship of the 10th Senate.
In a statement issued by his media adviser, Mr. Gboyega Akosile, on Tuesday, Governor Sanwo-Olu also congratulated Tajudeen Abass and Benjamin Kalu on their emergence as the Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the 10th House of Representatives, respectively, while urging the leadership of the National Assembly to work with their colleagues and use their positions for the progress, growth and development of Nigeria.
Sanwo-Olu, who attended the inauguration of the 10th National Assembly with some of his colleagues, urged the leadership of the National Assembly to work with their colleagues and use their positions for the progress, growth and development of Nigeria.
He said, “On behalf of the government and people of Lagos State, I congratulate Senators Godswill Akpabio and Barau Jibrin on their election as the President of the Senate and Deputy Senate President of the 10th Senate.
“I also congratulate Hon. Tajudeen Abass and Hon. Benjamin Kalu on their victories as Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the 10th House of Representatives, respectively.
“I believe strongly that the emergence of the leadership of the 10th National Assembly is the wish of federal lawmakers. So, I do not doubt that they will excel with full support from their colleagues.
“I wish the President of the Senate, Deputy Senate President, Speaker, and Deputy Speaker success in driving progress for the National Assembly and Nigeria as a whole. I am certain they will lead their offices with integrity and efficiency.”