PRESIDENT TINUBU SALUTES SENATOR GODSWILL AKPABIO ON HIS BIRTHDAY

I rejoice with the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, today on his 63rd birthday.

Distinguished Senator Akpabio is a patriot and a dedicated servant of the people who has been unwavering in his commitment to building a better nation.

I join family, friends, associates, and members of the National Assembly to celebrate him and his decades of exceptional leadership.

As the uncommon governor of Akwa Ibom State, as his people fondly called him, he led a remarkable transformation of the state. He made Akwa Ibom a top competitor in the national economy, providing infrastructure and building one of the most iconic stadia in the country, which remains one of our best today.

From the government house of Akwa Ibom, he was elected into the Senate. As a Minister of the Niger-Delta, Senator Akpabio made the development of the region a priority.

As President of the Senate, he continues to foster executive-legislative harmony, promoting initiatives that deepen national development, peace, and security.

As co-labourers in the service of our nation, I have always admired his strength of character and ability to remain undaunted even in the face of challenges. I salute his unwavering belief in Nigeria and commitment to its progress.

I celebrate this special day with Senator Akpabio and pray to God to grant him many years of good health, strength, and continuous leadership impact.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR
President and Commander-in-Chief
Federal Republic of Nigeria
December 9, 2025