Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has endorsed Senator Godswill Akpabio for senate president in the 10th Senate.
The Lagos governor also endorsed Senator Barau Jibrin for deputy senate president.
Akpabio, a former minister of Niger Delta Affairs, and Jibrin, senator representing Kano north, are the All Progressives Congress (APC)-nominated candidates for the senate president and deputy senate president positions.
Sanwo-Olu hosted the duo at the Lagos House, Marina on Sunday.
The governor said that Akpabio and Jibrin would bring stability to the polity.
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According to him, Akpabio’s experience and profile equip him to set new standards and break legislative records.
“Having discussed extensively and listened to all the plans and agenda presented by the Stability Group led by Senator Akpabio, I believe it is proper and appropriate that we, in Lagos, give them our official endorsement.
“This is a project for the stability of the country, which will benefit Nigerians, especially the people who elected these distinguished lawmakers-elect.
“They are committed to working harmoniously with the executive and this will bring about a win-win for all our citizens and for democracy.
“I believe the incoming 10th national assembly will be about great possibilities and shaping a new course for the nation.
“Given the outstanding profile and experience Senator Akpabio and his team are bringing to the table, I believe there will be new standards and new legislative records will break.”
Responding, Akpabio promised that if voted to lead the senate, he would partner with the incoming administration of Asiwaju Bola Tinubu to foster national development.
“Particularly, we are challenged by the economy; we want to see serious improvement in the IGR of the nation to enable us to repay our loan facilities.
“We want to see more foreign direct investment in the country. We will support him through favourable legislation to ensure Nigeria remains investment-friendly and a business destination in Africa,” Akpabio said.