Senate President Godswill Akpabio commended President Bola Tinubu's administration for its progress in infrastructure, economic reforms, and social welfare. Akpabio highlighted the transformation of Abuja's infrastructure, comparing it to London, and praised the administration's efforts to boost government revenues, reduce debt servicing, and increase oil production. He also acknowledged the government's focus on social welfare programs, including student loan payments, the increased minimum wage, and financial support to states.
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has praised President Bola Tinubu’s administration for its achievements, claiming Abuja, the nation’s capital, now looks like London.on Wednesday during a joint session of the national assembly where President Tinubu presented the 2025 budget proposal of N47.9 trillion.
“Notably, your infrastructure renaissance has paved the way for many roads, including the Coastal Road and crucial arteries in Abuja Capital City – imagine Abuja now looking almost like London — and other parts of our country,” Akpabio said.“These developments are not merely about concrete and asphalt; they represent the lifeblood of our economy, connecting our people and fostering growth.”
He also noted that oil production has increased to 1.8 million barrels per day and that the $7.5 billion in foreign exchange obligations have been fulfilled.The senate president also commended Tinubu’s focus on social welfare, pointing out that the administration had processed over N45.6 billion in student loan payments and raised the national minimum wage to N70,000 monthly.
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