Akpabio to senators: Our fight against poverty, hunger must be total

Senate President Godswill Akpabio says the fight against poverty and hunger by the upper legislative chamber must be total.

Speaking at the plenary on Tuesday after returning from Easter and Sallah breaks, Akpabio said the senators must be relentless in identifying the root causes of poverty and hunger.

He said President Bola Tinubu is working hard to solve the problems facing the country.

“At the same time, let us not forget those trapped in the cycle of poverty. Our fight against poverty and hunger must be total and relentless, addressing its root causes and restoring dignity to the marginalised,” Akpabio said.

“His Excellency, President, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Nigeria, His Excellency Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, and many fellow Nigerians are working tirelessly to tackle this issue.

“It is our duty to support and amplify their efforts. Let us support the Renewed Hope Agenda.

“I am confident that we, as senators, can make a difference. We have been entrusted with an important role and now is the time for courageous actions and strategies to drive this role.

“Together, let us implement a culture of care and an integrated approach to combat poverty, restore dignity to the downtrodden, and protect our precious natural resources.”

Akpabio said both chambers of the national assembly need to work for Nigerians.

“We must at all times collaborate and cooperate with the other arms of government, without compromising our constitutional duties, in order for our democracy to thrive,” he said.

“As senators, our efforts must be focused on restoring hope, righting wrongs, and upholding our commitments to the well-being of our people.

“Together, fueled by a renewed spirit of fraternity, unity, and solidarity, we must move forward and cooperate generously for the common good.”