Former presiding officers of the National Assembly have expressed full support for President Bola Tinubu’s administration and its efforts to address Nigeria’s pressing challenges.
The former lawmakers, under the aegis of the Forum of Former Presiding Officers of the National Assembly, expressed the support at a meeting with Tinubu in Abuja on Friday.
They were led by Mr Ken Nnamani, former Senate President.
At the meeting at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, Nnamani, who spoke on behalf of the delegation, noted that the meeting was the president’s first official engagement with the group since his assumption of office.
“Mr President, history has never been the burden of one man alone, but some are called to meet a special share of its challenges.
“Though not of your creation, it has fallen onto you to end the pervasive insecurity across the nation, the economic downturn that has resulted in hunger and anger, infrastructural decay due to years of neglect and myriads of other national challenges.
“As difficult as these problems are, we believe that with your experience, you can face the difficulties and surmount them.
“What gives us more hope is the courage with which you handled the issue of Local government autonomy, which has won you open admiration from friends and foes alike.
“We are convinced that you will dig in deeper again to eradicate these problems and restore Nigerians’ pride of place among the comity of nations,” said Nnamani.
He added that the group had seen what elite complacency had caused nations and resolved to unite across all divides to render whatever assistance it may be called upon to offer, to contribute to nation building and ensure enduring prosperity for citizens.
“It is in this light and in the national interest that we wish to pledge our support as you work to restore national security, build an economy that works for all and strengthen the bond of unity amongst our disparate peoples,” he said.
Nnamani also commended the President for his trust in appointing some of their members to critical national positions, recognising their vital role in nation-building.
Tinubu, in response, assured the former NASS presiding officers and Nigerians that his administration was focused on delivering tangible results and making a positive difference in the nation’s infrastructure, food and energy security, education and long-term economic stability.
