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Senate President Godswill Akpabio has empowered constituents in Akwa Ibom North West Senatorial District through the distribution of various items and business grants.
Addressing the gathering, Akpabio urged the South-South and South-East regions to maintain their support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration.
During the empowerment program, Akpabio distributed sports utility vehicles (SUVs), cars, buses, farm tricycles, tricycle pick-ups, vulcanizing machines, motorcycles, deep freezers, grinding machines, computers, mini hand tractors, makeup kits, knapsacks, and generators. Scholarships and bursaries were also awarded to over 500 students.
A statement from Anietie Ekong, Special Assistant to the Senate President on Media/Communication, highlighted that traditional rulers from the district received empowerment packages, with each of the 10 Paramount Rulers receiving a sports utility vehicle.
Akpabio emphasized that the initiative aims to stimulate economic growth, enhance livelihoods, and improve the well-being of beneficiaries. He noted that the program served as an appreciation for the unwavering support from his constituents and their endorsement of President Tinubu during the last elections. Akpabio revealed that of the 160,000 votes President Tinubu received in Akwa Ibom State, over 119,000 came from his district.
He commended President Tinubu for spearheading the creation of development commissions, stating that such initiatives would accelerate grassroots progress. Akpabio expressed confidence in the 10th National Assembly’s commitment to ensuring development reaches local communities.
“We established regional development platforms to channel empowerment to different parts of Nigeria. The 10th Assembly firmly believes in grassroots advancement,” Akpabio remarked.
The Senate President reiterated his call for continued support from the South-South and South-East, praising President Tinubu’s dedication to the regions’ growth. He highlighted Tinubu’s support for the Senate Presidency from the South-South as a significant decision.
The event attracted Senators, political figures, traditional leaders, religious heads, youth groups, and women groups, all expressing solidarity with Akpabio. Senate Minority Leader Abba Moro commended Akpabio’s leadership at the 10th National Assembly, citing broad support from Senators across party lines.
Minister of Petroleum Resources (Gas), Obongemem Ekperikpe Ekpo, lauded Akpabio for fulfilling his mandate, reinforcing the people’s resolve to ensure his continued representation in the Senate.
