Northern Youths endorse Akpabio as Senate President
….we’ve the backing of 58 senators from the North
Chima Azubuike
Northern Youths Democratic Forum on Tuesday endorsed Godswill Akpabio, as Senate President ahead of the 10th National Assembly.
Speaking in an interview with journalists in Gombe the National President of NYDF Engineer Zangina Ahmed, said they had the backing of no fewer than 58 senators comprising lawmakers from the North.
Ahmed disclosed that the former Minister of Niger Delta, Akpabio, had contributed to the development of the North, adding that his benevolence was not limited to Akwa Ibom State.
According to Ahmed, Akpabio has the capacity to lead the 10th National Assembly, adding that he has cordial relationship with Northern Nigeria especially the youths.
He said, “Senator Godswill Akpabio has helped many of us; youths in Northern Nigeria. That was why we chose him having consulted our leaders and they told us that Godswill Akpabio, is much better among those aspiring for Senate President.
“We have 58 senators from Northern Nigeria, most of whom we have spoken to and many of them have told us that Senator Godswill Akpabio, is the right man and they have settled their mind to vote for the uncommon Lawyer, Governor, Minister and now Senate President because of his capacity and detribalised tendencies.”
While explaining the choice of Akpabio, Ahmed noted that the lawmaker had sponsored many people for Hajj and Jerusalem Pilgrimages, adding that his leadership would support the President-elect in realising his campaign promises.
“Senator Akpabio has uplifted thousands of Youths in the north from the scratch surface to high levels, politically and economically. He has given scholarship to many people in the north to study within and outside the Country.
He has sponsored many people for Hajj and Jerusalem Pilgrimages. He also built schools with modern facilities in the North for acquisition of knowledge. He empowered over 20000 Northern Youths under Senator Akpabio Youth Empowerment Programme (SAYEP) with welding machines, sewing machines, plumbing equipments in order to be self reliant.
“As a trained Lawyer, a great administrator and an experienced Senator, Barrister Godswill Obot Akpabio, is always willing to see His Excellency Bola Ahmed Tinubu, achieve the renewed hope agenda and succeed,” Ahmed added.
Honestly endorsement of Senator Willson Akpabio as the 10th Senate President is a great development to the entire Nation. Is a man with focus, who see infrastructures as a goal, human development, Education & Security architecture, Youths empowerment & poverty Eradication, indeed we needed a leader like him. All the best & 100% In support of his endorsement!!