After deliberating on key national issues and the role of the Senate in advancing the collective interest of the country, Senators from the South-South geopolitical zone of the country, have passed vote of confidence in the Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio
In a communique issued at the end of their meeting held on Wednesday in Abuja, the lawmakers, under the aegis of the South-South Senators’ Forum,
reaffirmed their “commitment to standing by him and supporting his leadership in steering the Senate toward its constitutional mandate of making laws that serve the best interests of the nation and its citizens.”
The communique, signed by the Forum’s chairman, Senator Seriake Dickson; secretary, Senator Jarigbe A. Jarigbe and 14 other members, pledged their full support to the Senate President and the leadership of the National Assembly in their efforts to ensuring the effective and timely passage of legislation aimed at promoting good governance, national unity, and economic development.
“Recognizing the importance of tax reforms in enhancing national revenue and fostering economic stability, we resolved to support the Tax Reforms Bills. This support will be anchored on a comprehensive study and thorough evaluation of the content of the Bills to ensure they align with the overall interest of Nigerians, particularly the well-being of the South-South region.
“The caucus calls for restraint on the part of those bent on introducing sentiments, whether regional, ethnic or tribal to a national dialogue and looks forward to robust interactions and consultations as already commenced by the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
“We remain committed to working collaboratively with our colleagues across the Senate and all stakeholders in fostering a legislative agenda that guarantees the peace, prosperity, and progress of our beloved nation,” the senators stated.
