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Due to the rising cost of living and the unpredictable market prices, Senate President Godswill Akpabio has urged Nigerians to be patient with the current administration.
He made the appeal while welcoming lawmakers from their seven-week vacation, saying that the struggles of Nigerians were not lost on the National Assembly.
He added that the lawmakers held a sense of duty “to respond with urgency and compassion.”
Akpabio said, “The recent break was an opportunity for us to connect with the heartbeat of your constituents, instilling in them the belief that brighter days lie ahead.
“In the past three months, we have witnessed a myriad of significant developments – both trials and triumphs – that demand our immediate attention and resolute action.
“In the face of rising economic pressures, our fellow citizens have been grappling with the harsh realities of inflation, soaring living costs, and an unpredictable market.
“These challenges have tested the very fabric of our society, and I stand here today to express our deepest empathy for every Nigerian who bears the burden of these trying times.
“Your struggles are not lost on us; it is our sacred duty, as your earnest representatives, to respond with urgency and compassion.”
Akpabio however observed that amid the trials, the country had also witnessed commendable strides in various sectors, “thanks to the Executive Arm led by His Excellency President Bola Tinubu.”
He further said, “Our agricultural initiatives are beginning to bear fruit, and the strides made in infrastructure development are paving the way for a brighter future.
“However, these hard-won gains must not overshadow the pressing issues that still loom large before us. We must prioritise the security of our nation, ensuring that every citizen can walk down any street in this country without fear.
“The recent surge in insecurity, particularly in various regions, is a clarion call for us to double our efforts in crafting laws and taking decisive actions to safeguard our communities.
“The challenges we face are formidable, yet we must confront them with unwavering candor and relentless determination.
“We shall neither retreat nor surrender in our quest to uplift the fortunes of our fellow Nigerians. We must prove ourselves worthy of the trust they have placed in us."
