By Guardian Nigeria 14 June 2023 | 7:01 am President of the Nigerian Senate, Sen. Godswill Akpabio, has promised to work with his colleagues for expansion of the revenue streams available to the country, especially from the huge but largely unregulated natural and solid mineral resources base. Akpabio, who spoke during his acceptance speech, also promised to engender effective oversight of the executive arm… Nigeria’s Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, reacts after emerging as the Senate President of the 10th Nigeria National Assembly in Abuja on June 13, 2023. (Photo by KOLA SULAIMON / AFP) President of the Nigerian Senate, Sen. Godswill Akpabio, has promised to work with his colleagues for expansion of the revenue streams available to the country, especially from the huge but largely unregulated natural and solid mineral resources base. Akpabio, who spoke during his acceptance speech, also promised to engender effective oversight of the executive arm of government for responsive policies. According to him, the expansion of revenue sources, coupled with effective oversight, which his leadership will engender to block loopholes for revenue leakages and wastages at ministries, departments and agencies, will help to shore up needed revenue for effective governance. Akpabio also promised that his leadership will not witch-hunt his opponents in the struggle for the senate presidency, as he extended his hand of fellowship to Yari and senators who did not vote for him. “On my part, I affirm that this leadership shall be yours. It shall be a servant leadership; it shall be an uncommon leadership. I urge you to remain hopeful, steadfast, and united. Nigerians must remember that the nation is caught up in global challenges and upheavals, which have far reaching consequences. Our Senate will remain watchful of, and will be responsive to, these events.” 22 mins ago The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has restated its confidence in the country’s judiciary, saying it remains unshakeable after its ruling on the Labour union’s planned strike action. 51 mins ago Ohanaeze Ndìgbò, the apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, has said that Akapbio’s emergence as Senate President was an indication of a harmonious relationship between the executive and legislature. In his congratulatory message, the Secretary-General of Ohanaeze, Okechukwu Isiguzoro, also made six demands of the new Senate President. Isiguzoro said: “Nigerians and Ohanaeze Ndigbo expect that this… 52 mins ago The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has promised that the 10th Assembly will work in harmony with the executive arm, led by President Bola Tinubu, while upholding principles of checks and balances. He, however, emphasised that collaboration with the executive will be anchored on the principles of transparency, accountability, and respect for… 54 mins ago The National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Ralphs Okey Nwosu, said the lawmakers have made their choices, but the people remain worried about the role of the executive in arriving at such choices. He stated: “Moving forward, the National Assembly should become the real National Assembly, the principle of seniority should apply. You… 56 mins ago President of the Nigerian Senate, Sen. Godswill Akpabio, has promised to work with his colleagues for expansion of the revenue streams available to the country, especially from the huge but largely unregulated natural and solid mineral resources base. Akpabio, who spoke during his acceptance speech, also promised to engender effective oversight of the executive arm…
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