“National Assembly is in Safe Hands,” –  Ex-Deputy Senate President 

The immediate past Deputy Senate President, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, says the National Assembly is in safe hands with Senator Godswill Akpabio as the newly elected President of the 10th Senate.

He said this in a congratulatory statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Sunny Areh, and made available to news reporters on Tuesday in Asaba, the Delta State capital.

Omo-Agege, during his two terms (2015- 2019; 2019- 2023) as Deputy Senate President, represented Delta Central Senatorial District.

He expressed confidence in Akpabio’s “leadership qualities and drive”.

“With Akpabio at the helm the National Assembly is in safe and reliable hands to complement the Executive branch in charting a new course for Nigeria,” Omo-Agege said.

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Omo-Agege, who was the APC Governorship candidate in the March 18, 2023 poll in Delta State, also felicitated Senator Jubrin Barau, who emerged as the Deputy Senate President.

He also coveyed his felicitations to Rep. Tajudeen Abbass, who emerged as the Speaker, House of Representatives, as well as other elected principal officers in both chambers of the National Assembly.

The former lawmaker also congratulated Senator Ede Dafinone, who replaced him for Delta Central in the Senate.

He assured the people of the district that Dafinone has come with the determination to make the National Assembly more responsive.

He also hailed Senator Joel-Onowakpo Thomas, representing Delta South Senatorial District, describing him as “a thorough professional, desirous of serving his people”.

Omo-Agege sought the cooperation of Nigerians for the success of the 10th National Assembly, noting that the great and diverse representation bodes well for the country.

“The fact that we now have more political parties with significant representation in the National Assembly bodes well for the country.

“I believe this will make the 10th National Assembly more robust and inventive.

“And with Senate President Godswill Akpabio steering the ship, federal lawmakers will positively engage President Bola Tinubu to give the people greater hope for the future,” Omo-Agege stated.

NAN/ Amaka E. Nliam