Senate President Godswill Akpabio has said that the high cost of living is affecting Nigerians in the country, News About Nigeria reports.
He said this while speaking at a welcome address, marking the return of Senators from the annual recess on Tuesday.
Akpabio noted that the citizens are struggling to survive as a result of the courageous economic reforms of President Bola Tinubu.
He, however, assured the people that the National Assembly is fully aware of the economic struggles citizens face, including inflation, high living costs, and market volatility.
The senate president also sympathised with Nigerians for the harsh economic situation but claimed that the situation was not caused by the Tinubu-led administration.
He stated, “In the face of rising economic pressures, our fellow citizens have been grappling with the harsh realities of inflation, soaring living costs, unpredictable markets, and economic indices.
“The challenges have tested the very fabric of our society, and we stand together to express our deepest empathy for every Nigerian who may be buried in the brunt of the current reforms as a result of the need to reposition the economy for most of our country and take us out of the doldrums and the messy situation we met when we assumed office in 2023. We want Nigerians to know that their struggles are not lost on this side.
“Our security duty, as your earnest representatives, remains to respond with the audacity and compassion that the current situation deserves.”
He, however, commended the president for the courageous reforms being carried out on the nation’s economy, which, according to him, have started yielding fruits.
