Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has appealed to Nigerians to remain patient with President Bola Tinubu’s administration, assuring that the ongoing economic reforms will soon produce positive results. Akpabio made the call on Sunday in his opening address as Chairman of the Second Plenary Meeting of the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) held in Ikot …
Hardship: Akpabio Urges Patience, says Tinubu’s Reforms will yield Prosperity
Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has appealed to Nigerians to remain patient with President Bola Tinubu’s administration, assuring that the ongoing economic reforms will soon produce positive results.
Akpabio made the call on Sunday in his opening address as Chairman of the Second Plenary Meeting of the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) held in Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State.
In a statement issued by his Special Assistant on Media and Communication, Anietie Ekong, Akpabio urged Nigerians not to lose hope despite the current economic hardship, stressing that the government was laying new foundations for national growth.
“Let me seize this opportunity to urge my compatriots to be patient with your government as we lay again the foundations of this house. Do not despair when the winds blow strong or the scaffolding shakes.
“For a nation is like a mighty cathedral—it is not raised overnight, but stone by stone, prayer by prayer, hand by hand. Let us therefore renew hope in the Nigerian enterprise. Let us believe again that our land can be great, that our children can inherit a future brighter than our present,”Akpabio stated.
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He further called for unity and collaboration between the Church and the State, noting that transformation requires the collective effort of all stakeholders.
Tinubu’s Message Through Akume
Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, who represented President Bola Tinubu at the event, reaffirmed the government’s commitment to building a Nigeria that works for all citizens.
“This administration came into office with a firm commitment to renew hope, strengthen our democratic institutions and build a Nigeria that works for all,” Akume said.
He explained that the government has taken bold steps to stabilize the economy, attract investment, and implement reforms that will bring lasting benefits, while urging the Church to continue supporting the administration.
Governor Eno Praises Catholic Church’s Role
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, in his remarks, commended the Catholic Church for its global role in promoting justice, democracy, and people-oriented governance.
He disclosed that his administration has invested in several programmes aimed at lifting citizens out of poverty, especially vulnerable groups, and called on the Church to sustain its support in ensuring the delivery of democracy’s dividends.
Dignitaries in Attendance
The CBCN plenary was attended by the Apostolic Nuncio and representative of Pope Francis in Nigeria, Most Rev. Michael Francis Crotty, Catholic Bishops from across the country, members of the National Assembly, political leaders, and Catholic faithful.
Senators present included Ede Dafinone, Peter Nwaebonyi, Osita Ngwu, Titus Zam, Victor Umeh, Diket Plang, Osita Izunaso, Simon Lalong, Ireti Kingibe, Samson Ekong, Aniekan Bassey, Austin Akobundu, Anthony Ani, Memga Udende, and Olajide Ipinsingba, among others.
Rafiyat Sadiq is a political, justice, and human rights reporter with Pinnacle Daily, known for fearless reporting and impactful storytelling. At Pinnacle Daily, she brings clarity and depth to issues shaping governance, democracy, and the protection of citizens’ rights.
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