Senate President Godswill Akpabio has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his administration for what he described as transformative progress in Nigeria since 2023, citing improvements in the economy, security and infrastructure development.
Akpabio made the remarks during the funeral service of his late in-law, Elder Essien Pius Ubeng, held in Akwa Ibom State, where he expressed appreciation to the President and members of his administration for their efforts in steering the country’s affairs.
According to the Senate President, Nigeria has experienced significant positive changes over the past three years, while acknowledging that more work remains to be done to consolidate ongoing reforms and national development initiatives.
“We are not yet there, but we have since left where we used to be,” he said.
Akpabio also praised Vice President Kashim Shettima, members of the National Assembly and the Federal Executive Council for supporting the President’s agenda and working collectively to ensure Nigerians benefit from peace, democratic governance and development without discrimination. He thanked them for their support and prayers, expressing confidence that Nigeria would achieve greater progress through sustained collaboration.
Paying tribute to the late Elder Essien Pius Ubeng, Akpabio described him as a caring and devoted individual who integrated seamlessly into the family as a senior figure and carried out his responsibilities with warmth and affection. He noted that the deceased was widely respected within his community and served as a Lay Preacher of the Methodist Church.
Delivering the sermon at the funeral service, the officiating minister, Most Rev. (Dr) Etim Udo Ekong, urged attendees to live meaningful lives rooted in good deeds, stressing that acts of kindness are what endure beyond death. He reminded the congregation that death is inevitable and encouraged them to live each day with purpose and moral responsibility.
