Akpabio urges lawmakers to protect public purse

President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has urged lawmakers to prioritize the protection of public funds, emphasizing that the National Assembly owes a duty to safeguard the public purse. In addition, Akpabio addressed journalists covering the Senate, urging them to maintain the highest standards of reporting in Nigeria by deepening their understanding of the Constitution and the rules governing the institution.

The Senate President emphasized the importance of credible reporting, warning against the presentation of unverified claims as facts, and stressing that journalists have a responsibility to expose wrongdoing while remaining committed to the truth.

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