Akpabio Congratulates Tinubu on 74th Birthday, Praises Economic Reforms

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has congratulated President Bola Tinubu on his 74th birthday, hailing him as an "audacious and visionary leader with the Midas touch to reset Nigeria." In a statement, Akpabio praised Tinubu's bold economic reforms, acknowledging they "came at a cost" but asserting they "have already started yielding dividends."

Representing Akwa Ibom North West, Akpabio emphasized that Tinubu's quest to transform Nigeria is unquestionable. He noted the Senate's close collaboration with the President, describing his passion for national progress as contagious. The Senate President affirmed that the National Assembly will continue to partner with Tinubu to achieve the Renewed Hope Agenda's goals.

This public endorsement from the Senate leadership signals unified political support for the administration's economic direction, including recent reforms like fuel subsidy removal and currency unification. While the government touts emerging benefits, many Nigerians still face inflation and reduced purchasing power.

Considering your own experience with the economic reforms: Do you agree with Akpabio that "light is at the end of the tunnel," or have the costs so far outweighed any visible gains?

SOURCE: https://www.channelstv.com/2026/03/28/an-audacious-visionary-leader-akpabio-eulogises-tinubu-at-74/