President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commended the leadership of the 10th National Assembly under the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Obot Akpabio, describing it as a round peg in a round hole.
President Tinubu gave the commendation on Friday during his working visit to Akwa Ibom State, where he commissioned the newly constructed Victor Attah International Airport Terminal building and attended a grand reception rally in his honour.
The President, while acknowledging the presence of political leaders and members of the National Assembly at the event, particularly singled out the Senate President for his effective leadership and management of the affairs of the Nigerian Parliament.
“I recognise our host Governor, Pastor Umo Eno and other members of the National Assembly here present, but let me single out our very able and respected Senate President who has navigated the affairs of the Parliament very effectively,” Tinubu said.
The President’s commendation underscores the confidence of the Executive arm of government in the leadership of the 10th National Assembly and its commitment to constructive engagement, legislative stability and national development.
Describing his visit to Akwa Ibom as a home-coming, Tinubu recalled his professional engagements in the state during his years in the private sector, particularly his experience as an auditor with Mobil.
He recalled his involvement in the development of Ibeno and Eket, expressing delight at returning to witness the progress made in the state and the transformation of its infrastructure.
“I worked here as a Mobil Auditor. We built Ibeno, developed Eket and I never knew I would be the President of Nigeria one day. We did what we needed to do,” he said.
President Tinubu also applauded Governor Umo Eno for his leadership, commitment and developmental strides, describing him as a man of conscience, vision and dedication to the welfare of his people.
He noted that the Governor’s track record of performance informed his prompt approval of the request for the upgrade of the Victor Attah International Airport.
“Governor Eno is a great man of conscience, commitment and visionary. When your request for the upgrade of the airport got to my desk, I didn’t hesitate because of your track record of performance,” the President stated.
Tinubu subsequently performed the ceremonial cutting of the tape to officially inaugurate the new airport terminal, marking another milestone in the infrastructural development of Akwa Ibom State.
The Senate President, Dr. Godswill Akpabio, has consistently championed legislative cooperation, effective representation and robust oversight in the 10th National Assembly, working in partnership with the Executive arm to advance policies and programmes aimed at national development.
The President’s recognition of Akpabio’s leadership further highlights the importance of collaboration between the two arms of government in promoting democratic governance, institutional stability and the Renewed Hope Agenda of the Tinubu administration.
EmemMaria Ntedodom Offiong
Deputy Director (Head: Information, Press & Public Relations)
+2347082203400
emy.offiong@fmino.gov.ng
8th November, 2026.
