The Northern Ethnic Groups Assembly has pledged to take the Federal Government’s economic policies to grassroots communities, after Senate President Godswill Akpabio asked Northern youths to support President Bola Tinubu’s reforms in Abuja on Sunday.
The pledge was made when a high-level delegation of the assembly visited Akpabio at his residence in Abuja. The group said it would organise awareness campaigns to explain the policies and address what it described as misinformation about the reforms.
The development gives the economic programme a new focus on public understanding, with the assembly promising to engage people in rural areas on the long-term benefits it sees in the policies.
Group backs public education on reforms
The assembly’s spokesperson, Ibrahim Dan-Musa, said the coalition would mobilise at the grassroots to educate Nigerians about the Federal Government’s economic policies.
He said the planned campaigns would explain the policies to rural communities and help people understand the changes taking place in the economy.
Akpabio told the delegation that the reforms introduced by Tinubu, especially the removal of fuel subsidy and foreign exchange reforms, were difficult but necessary measures for repositioning the Nigerian economy.
“I stand before you not merely as a politician, but as a public servant committed to the prosperity of our nation, and particularly this vital region.
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“The reforms initiated by President Tinubu are not abstract theories; they are concrete, courageous actions designed to dismantle long-standing structural bottlenecks and unlock Nigeria’s vast potential,” Akpabio said.
The Senate President said the removal of fuel subsidy and attempts to stabilise the foreign exchange market were necessary for fiscal sustainability and for directing government resources towards healthcare, education and infrastructure.
“While these measures initially posed challenges, they were the surgical procedures needed to redirect resources into healthcare, education, and infrastructure,” he said.
Akpabio also said the reforms were producing early positive indicators. He listed improved revenue collection, increased investor confidence and renewed interest from international partners.
He asked Northern youths to take an active part in governance and national development.
“You are architects of today, not just leaders of tomorrow,” he said.
Akpabio warns against ending reform programme
Akpabio said the 10th National Assembly was giving priority to reforms aimed at improving transparency, accountability and the rule of law.
He also asked young Nigerians to contribute to the process and take responsibility for the country’s development.
“Your innovation and engagement are the lifeblood of these reforms,” Akpabio said.
“We urge you to be critical consumers of information and to engage in constructive dialogue.”
The Senate President warned that abandoning the reform programme before its consolidation could undermine the gains being recorded.
His position was presented against the background of political activity ahead of the 2027 general elections. The sustainability of Tinubu’s economic policies is set to be an important issue in political discussions ahead of the polls.
Dan-Musa praised Akpabio for what he called his work to improve political understanding between the North and South.
“We commend the Senate President for his accessibility and his unwavering dedication to the Nigerian project,” Dan-Musa said.
“His proactive engagement has rebuilt vital bridges of trust. He has proven that true national leadership transcends ethnic and geographical boundaries.”
The assembly said national unity should take priority over regional demands and sectional interests.
“National unity is the ultimate anchor of our collective survival.
“No regional sentiment can take precedence over the sovereignty and peace of the Federal Republic of Nigeria,” Dan-Musa said.
The group’s planned grassroots campaigns will focus on explaining the government’s economic policies to rural Nigerians.
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