Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has urged Nigerians to remain patient and optimistic as President Bola Tinubu’s administration implements significant national reforms.
He spoke recently as the Chairman at the Second Plenary Meeting of the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria in Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State.
Akpabio assured the public that current economic challenges are temporary and that the country is on a path to renewal and prosperity.
In a statement from his media office, Akpabio used a powerful analogy, comparing nation-building to the construction of a grand cathedral.
He said, “A nation is like a mighty cathedral, it is not raised overnight, but stone by stone, prayer by prayer, hand by hand.”
He called for collective sacrifice, endurance, and faith from all citizens, drawing on the biblical passage from Isaiah 40:31.
The Senate President stressed the importance of collaboration between the government and the church, stating that national transformation is a shared responsibility.
He quoted St. Paul’s words, “We are co-workers in God’s service,” highlighting that progress is a “covenant of partnership.”
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Representing Tinubu at the event, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, affirmed the administration’s commitment to delivering lasting economic reforms and inclusive growth.
He reiterated that the government’s bold steps are aimed at stabilising the economy and attracting investment, promising that no segment of society would be left behind.
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, also spoke, acknowledging the Catholic Church’s role in promoting justice and good governance.
He called for a continued partnership with the church to deliver democratic dividends, citing his administration’s poverty alleviation initiatives.
The event was well-attended by prominent political figures and religious leaders, including the Apostolic Nuncio to Nigeria, Most Rev. Michael Francis Crotty, and numerous Catholic Bishops and senators.
