President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has lauded President Bola Tinubu for signing into law three bills establishing federal tertiary institutions in the South-East region.
The newly established institutions include the College of Education, Bende, Abia State; the Federal University of Medical and Health Sciences, Item, Bende, Abia; and the Federal University, Okigwe, Imo State.
Akpabio’s commendation was contained in a statement issued on Wednesday in Abuja by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Eseme Eyiboh.
The Senate President also expressed appreciation to lawmakers in both chambers of the National Assembly for their commitment to the “Renewed Hope Agenda” of President Tinubu’s administration.
He particularly praised Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Benjamin Kalu, for sponsoring two of the bills that led to the creation of the institutions. Akpabio further acknowledged the contributions of Deputy Whip Sen. Onyekachi Nwebonyi, Deputy Minority Whip Sen. Osita Ngwu, and Sen. Patrick Ndubueze for co-sponsoring the legislation.
He emphasized the significance of the new institutions in addressing the educational and healthcare needs of the Southeast, while also expanding research opportunities and access to quality education.
Akpabio said that the establishment of the institutions would mark a significant milestone in promoting development in the zone.
“I applaud President Tinubu for his inclusive leadership and commitment to the development of the South-East zone and efforts to heal the deep-seated wounds of the past.
“The establishment of these institutions will go a long way to remove the nagging feelings of distrust and socio-economic marginalisation among the people of the zone.
“I call on the great people of the South-East to continue to key into the renewed hope agenda of the present administration and position for strategic and progressive alliance with President Tinubu,” he said.
Akpabio added that sustained support from the South-East region for the Tinubu administration would help attract further democratic dividends to the area.
