The Senate President, Godswill Obot Akpabio, has expressed optimism that 2026 will mark a interval of renewed hope, institutional stability and regular nationwide progress for Nigeria.
In a New Yr message issued on Wednesday and signed by his Particular Adviser on Media and Publicity, Hon. Eseme Eyiboh, Akpabio mentioned the outlook for the 12 months forward can be anchored on accountable management, robust establishments and collective nationwide resolve.
He counseled Nigerians for his or her resilience and civic maturity, significantly within the face of financial and safety challenges, and reaffirmed the dedication of the Nationwide Meeting to safeguarding democratic stability and selling accountable governance.
“As we enter the 12 months 2026, I prolong my heat needs to Nigerians for a peaceable and fulfilling 12 months. I commend the resilience, persistence, and civic maturity of our folks, even in difficult instances,” the Senate President mentioned.
Akpabio famous that whereas the Government arm of presidency continues to implement insurance policies, the Nationwide Meeting stays firmly dedicated to its constitutional tasks of lawmaking, illustration and oversight to make sure governance outcomes align with the aspirations of residents.
In keeping with him, the Senate will proceed to offer legislative assist the place obligatory, train oversight the place required, and act in the most effective curiosity of nationwide unity, financial stability and social justice.
He expressed cautious optimism that ongoing efforts to deal with insecurity, financial pressures, infrastructure deficits and youth unemployment would ship extra tangible leads to the approaching 12 months, stressing that sustainable improvement is dependent upon robust establishments slightly than particular person personalities.
“Our democracy is strengthened when establishments operate correctly and leaders stay accountable. The Nationwide Meeting will proceed to work to strengthen these establishments and to make sure that public coverage is people-centred and forward-looking,” Akpabio said.
Waiting for heightened political actions because the nation strikes towards the 2027 common elections, the Senate President cautioned in opposition to divisive politics and what he described as false messianic narratives that would undermine nationwide cohesion.
He warned that people who painting themselves as sole saviours typically deepen divisions slightly than resolve them, noting that democracy thrives on concepts, duty, accountability and respect for nationwide unity.
Akpabio urged political actors to conduct themselves with restraint and a way of nationwide obligation, assuring that the Senate would proceed to uphold democratic norms, parliamentary self-discipline and the rule of regulation.
He additionally reaffirmed the Nationwide Meeting’s dedication to constructive engagement with the Government, the Judiciary and different stakeholders to construct a extra united, simply and affluent Nigeria.
The Senate President concluded by calling on Nigerians to stay hopeful, vigilant and actively engaged in democratic processes, whereas wishing residents a peaceable and affluent 2026.
