*President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on New Year’s Day, noted and appreciated the support and encouragement of the National Assembly over the last 19 months, restating his administration is determined to take Nigeria to ‘the Promised Land’

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has restated his administration is determined to take Nigeria to the Promised Land.

Tinubu said this while speaking Wednesday, January 1, 2025, while receiving Vice-President Kashim Shettima, the leadership of the National Assembly, and former Principal Officers of the National Assembly (NASS) in his Oyinkan Abayomi Drive residence, in Ikoyi, Lagos State.

The President also noted how his administration is being encouraged by the support of the National Assembly’s over the last 19 months.

The New Year homage, led by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, preceded a similar visit by members of the Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF).

Mr. Bayo Onanuga, Presidential Spokesman, Wednesday stated President Tinubu, at the meeting, said: “Nigerians are the heart of everything we are doing. We have come to serve.

“You have made my day by coming on this visit. Happy New Year.

“May God bless you and our country and give our nation more prosperity.”

The President explained: “The transformative journey we have embarked upon is for all of us. It is for our tomorrow.

“It is for the future generation. Your commitment will yield that fruit for the babies yet unborn.”

The Nigerian leader also stated: “Your commitment to value addition and bringing about the spirit of can-do, and must do is for all of us together.

“It is for us to build a nation. We have confidence and competence.

“The enslavers want us to be anything but enslaved people, but we say no.”

He further said: “We are determined, we are capable, and we are resolute, and we will be there.

“We will take Nigeria to that Promised Land with you.”

In regard to the support of NASS, he acknowledged the encouragement from the lawmakers.

The President further pledged to work harder, embrace intellectual inquisitiveness, and make courageous decisions for national development.

“We have a saying in Yoruba, that it is only a courageous dog that will capture the animal in the bush,” Tinubu stated.

NASS firmly behind Tinubu’s administration, says Akpabio

Speaking at the meeting, Senate President Akpabio commended President Tinubu for his courage and commitment to reforms.

Akpabio assured the President, that the National Assembly is firmly behind his administration.

The Senate President stated: “On this journey of restoration, transformation and rebuilding the nation, you are not alone. The National Assembly is with you and will stand by you.”

Akpabio also highlighted the positive economic outlook under the Tinubu administration, enumerating achievements, including oversubscription of Nigeria’s Eurobond, improvements in Ease of Doing Business (EoDB), and growing foreign investor confidence.

He asserted: “We salute our men in uniform and commend you for your bold reforms.

“Investors remain interested in Nigeria because of your leadership, and we will continue to smile as the benefits materialise.”

Speaker Abbas: Federal Legislature now more united and fulfilled than ever

Speaking at the forum, Rt. Hon. (Dr.) Tajudeen Abbas, Speaker of the Nigerian House of Representatives, also applauded the President for his respect and support of the National Assembly.

Dr. Abbas said several key figures in the administration, including the President, Vice-President, Wife of the President, Chief of Staff to the President, Secretary to the Government of the Federation, and several Ministers, were all former members of the National Assembly.

The Speaker stated: “The National Assembly should consider itself lucky, and to God be the glory, Mr. President, the National Assembly today is more united than ever.

”The National Assembly is more fulfilled than ever before because there is nothing we have ever knocked on your door to request for the National Assembly that you have not obliged.”

Abbas said: “This is historic. This is commendable. We need to thank you for that. I also want to thank you for bringing more succour to the poor.

”Nigerians had more challenges at the beginning of 2023, but as the year ended, more food and prosperity started pouring in.

“We believe 2025 will be the ultimate year where every Nigerian will be proud of this administration.”

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