The governor described the emergence of the new NASS leadership as the fulfilment of the installation of transformational leadership in the country, which
Akpabio, who was also a former governor of Akwa Ibom State was elected unopposed by his colleagues on Tuesday, while Barau Jibrin emerged as the Deputy President of the 10th senate.
Governor Abiodun, who personally witnessed the elections both at the Senate and House of Representatives, also congratulated Hon. Benjamin Kalu for becoming the deputy speaker of the Green Chamber. Abiodun, in a statement issued yesterday by the permanent secretary, Ministry of Information, Mr. Waheed Adesina, said the emergence of both Akpabio and Abbas as the leaders of the 10th NASS was in line with the decision of the All Progressives Congress , adding that it was a testament to the confidence reposed in them by the party and their colleagues to steer the ship of the legislative arm of government.
Describing the new leadership as a round peg in a round hole, Governor Abiodun said Akpabio has a wealth of knowledge to deploy in managing the affairs of the senate having been a governor and a minister.
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