Senate President Godswill Akpabio has urged Northern youths and stakeholders to support President Bola Tinubu's re-election bid, emphasizing that collective backing is crucial to advancing the administration's development agenda. Akpabio made the appeal while receiving the Par-Excellence Award from the Arewa Revival Project (ARP) in Abuja. The award recognizes his leadership and contributions to Nigeria's democratic and legislative development.
The Par-Excellence Award was presented to Akpabio by Hon. Muttaka Ahmed Ibrahim, Project Coordinator of the Arewa Revival Project, on behalf of the organization. Akpabio expressed gratitude to the group for the recognition, describing it as an encouragement to continue working towards national unity, stability, and development. He assured Northern youths of his commitment to supporting initiatives that promote empowerment, education, skills acquisition, entrepreneurship, and economic inclusion.
Akpabio called on Nigerians, particularly stakeholders in Northern Nigeria, to rally behind Tinubu and support his re-election bid. He stressed that sustained public engagement and support for the administration's programs would be essential to advancing its development agenda. The Senate President also emphasized the need to create meaningful opportunities for young people to participate in national development and contribute to building a stronger Nigeria.
The Senate President further called for sustained collaboration among the Federal Government, state governments, community leaders, and youth organizations to expand opportunities for young Nigerians, particularly those in the North. He noted that investing in the potential of young people was crucial to promoting peace, tackling insecurity, and achieving sustainable development. This, he believes, will help address the challenges confronting Northern Nigeria.
Hon. Muttaka Ahmed Ibrahim said the award recognized Akpabio's contributions to democratic governance and national development. He also called for stronger collaboration among political leaders, community organizations, and other stakeholders to address the challenges confronting Northern Nigeria, particularly those affecting its youth population. The Arewa Revival Project aims to celebrate distinguished public service, promote national unity, and encourage leadership that advances peace, development, and the welfare of Nigerians.
The Arewa Revival Project congratulated Akpabio on receiving the award and expressed hope that the recognition would strengthen collaboration towards building a peaceful, inclusive, and prosperous Nigeria. The organization's efforts reflect its commitment to promoting national unity and encouraging leadership that advances the welfare of Nigerians. Akpabio's call to support Tinubu's re-election bid resonates with the organization's goals.
Akpabio's advocacy for collective support for Tinubu's re-election bid and his commitment to empowering young people align with his efforts to promote national development. The Senate President's engagement with Northern youths and stakeholders is crucial in ensuring that the administration's development agenda is achieved. His efforts to address the challenges confronting Northern Nigeria, particularly those affecting its youth population, are ongoing.
Key points
- Akpabio urges Northern youths and stakeholders to support President Bola Tinubu's re-election bid.
- The Senate President emphasizes the importance of collective backing for the administration's development agenda.
- Akpabio commits to supporting initiatives that promote empowerment, education, and economic inclusion for young people.
