Senate President Godswill Akpabio says the President Bola Tinubu-led All Progressives Congress (APC) administration has enough achievements to present to Nigerians as the party prepares for the 2027 general elections.
Akpabio said Tinubu inherited a difficult economic situation in 2023, claiming that 27 states were then struggling to pay workers’ salaries and pensions.
He spoke on Monday in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, while receiving members of the Senate Committee on Tertiary Institutions, TETFund, and NELFUND, led by its chairman, Senator Dandutse Mohammed.
According to a statement issued on Tuesday by Akpabio’s Special Assistant on Media, Jackson Udom, the Senate President, said the administration had made progress in the economy, agriculture, security, education, and fiscal policy.
“The current President has done a lot for Nigerians. He met an economy in shambles. When he came in, 27 states could not pay salaries and pensions, but today, the story has changed,” Akpabio said.
He added that the APC would have “a lot to tell Nigerians” about the administration’s record during the 2027 campaign, expressing confidence that Tinubu would be re-elected.
Akpabio also defended the performance of the 10th National Assembly, saying the Senate had passed laws aimed at improving the lives of Nigerians.
“The 10th Senate under my leadership has made giant strides, and we are very proud of it. We will continue to collaborate with the Executive arm of government to achieve more for Nigerians,” he said.
He urged lawmakers who would not return to the Senate after the 2027 elections to remain committed to the APC and Tinubu’s administration.
Earlier, Mohammed said the committee’s visit was part of its oversight responsibilities and aimed at assessing TETFund-funded infrastructure and NELFUND programs in Akwa Ibom.
He commended Akpabio’s support, saying investments in education through TETFund and NELFUND were benefiting Nigerian students and families.
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