Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has congratulated the former Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Sen. Godswill Akpabio, on his election as the Senate President of the 10th National Assembly.
Sanwo-Olu, in his congratulatory message issued on Tuesday by his Media Adviser, Mr. Gboyega Akosile, also felicitated the newly-elected Deputy Senate President, Sen. Barau Jibrin, representing Kano North Senatorial District in the Red Chamber.
He said the elections of the ex-Governor of Akwa Ibom, Akpabio and Jibrin as President of the Senate and Deputy Senate President respectively was a testament to the trust and belief had in them to steer the ship of the 10th Senate.
The governor also congratulated Mr. Tajudeen Abass and Mr. Benjamin Kalu on their emergence as the Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the 10th House of Representatives respectively.
He urged the leadership of the National Assembly to work with their colleagues and use their positions for the progress, growth and development of Nigeria.
Sanwo-Olu, who attended the inauguration of the 10th National Assembly with some of his colleagues, also sought a cordial relationship between the legislature and executive as well as the judiciary and other government institutions for a better and united country.
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”On behalf of the government and people of Lagos State, I congratulate Senators Godswill Akpabio and Barau Jibrin on their election as the President of the Senate and Deputy Senate President of the 10th Senate.
”I also congratulate Hon. Tajudeen Abass and Hon. Benjamin Kalu on their victory as the Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the 10th House of Representatives respectively.
”I believe strongly that the emergence of the leadership of the 10th National Assembly is the wish of federal lawmakers. So, I do not doubt that they will excel with full support from their colleagues.
”I wish the President of the Senate, Deputy Senate President, Speaker and Deputy Speaker success in driving progress for the National Assembly and Nigeria as a whole.
”I am certain they will lead their offices with integrity and efficiency,” the governor said. (NAN)
