{"id":152137,"date":"2025-02-21T20:15:30","date_gmt":"2025-02-21T19:15:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/senate-promotes-progressive-governance-national-development-akpabio"},"modified":"2025-02-22T11:58:12","modified_gmt":"2025-02-22T10:58:12","slug":"senate-promotes-progressive-governance-national-development-akpabio","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/policy\/senate-promotes-progressive-governance-national-development-akpabio","title":{"rendered":"Senate promotes progressive governance, national development \u2014 Akpabio"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>The President of the Nigerian Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has reaffirmed the Senate\u2019s commitment to progressive governance, economic empowerment, and national development.<\/p>\n<p>According to a statement issued by Jackson Udom, his Special Assistant on Media, Akpabio made this declaration in his acceptance speech following his investiture as a Fellow of the Nigerian Institution of Estate Surveyors and Valuers, NIESV, in Lagos on Friday.<\/p>\n<p>He stated: \u201cThe Senate\u2019s commitment to progressive governance, economic empowerment, and national development remains unwavering. I assure you that this honour will not be taken lightly. If anything, it will only inspire me to work harder, push further, and serve better.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI stand before you today deeply honoured, profoundly humbled, and immensely grateful. Receiving the Honorary Fellowship of this distinguished institution is not just a privilege; it is a testament to the values we hold dear\u2014the values of service, excellence, and unwavering dedication to building a stronger, more prosperous Nigeria.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Akpabio further noted that for over five decades, NIESV has stood as a beacon of professionalism, integrity, and nation-building.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cYou are the silent architects of Nigeria\u2019s urban transformation, the custodians of our nation\u2019s physical wealth, and the guardians of the principles that sustain our economy\u2014accountability, due process, and strategic planning.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cYour work ensures that our cities are well-planned, our investments are secure, and our future is built on a solid foundation. Without you, the skylines of Lagos, Abuja, and Port Harcourt would remain mere concepts rather than realities. Without you, businesses would struggle to find the confidence to invest, and the dream of homeownership for many Nigerians would remain just that\u2014a dream.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSo today, as I receive this honour, I do so not as an individual, but as a representative of the Nigerian Senate, a servant of the Nigerian people, and a voice for the nation,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>He emphasised that leadership is about legacy, dedicating the award to the 10th National Assembly and the people of Nigeria, who have entrusted them with the responsibility of governance.<\/p>\n<p>According to him: \u201cThis recognition is not just a celebration of what has been achieved but a call to action for what must be done. It is a charge to lead with renewed vigour, to continue advocating for policies that will make housing more affordable, land administration more transparent, and infrastructure more sustainable.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt is a call to ensure that Nigeria\u2019s land and property assets are managed with the efficiency, integrity, and foresight needed to secure our economic future.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Addressing professionals in the real estate and valuation sector, he highlighted their critical role in national development and assured them of the government\u2019s commitment to supporting their efforts.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cTo my colleagues in the real estate and valuation profession, your work is vital to Nigeria\u2019s progress. We in government are listening. The policies we formulate, the laws we enact, and the reforms we champion must align with the vision of a Nigeria where economic growth is not just a statistic but a reality that uplifts every citizen.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cTo the leadership of NIESV, I extend my heartfelt gratitude for this recognition. To the distinguished guests present today, I appreciate your presence. And to the Nigerian people, I reaffirm my commitment to you\u2014because, in the end, governance is about service, and service is about people,\u201d Akpabio stressed.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Nigeria<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. The President of the Nigerian Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has reaffirmed the Senate\u2019s commitment to progressive governance, economic empowerment, and national development. 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