Akpabio urges lawmakers to protect public purse

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has urged lawmakers to prioritize the protection of public funds, highlighting the Senate's responsibility to safeguard the national budget. In his remarks at the 2026 Capacity-Building Workshop organized by the Senate Press Corps, Akpabio emphasized the importance of legislative oversight and media collaboration in promoting transparency and accountability.

He urged journalists to adhere to the highest standards in their reporting, encouraging them to deepen their knowledge of the Constitution and the rules governing the Senate. The workshop, themed "Leveraging Legislative Oversight and Media Collaboration to Safeguard the National Budget from Unlawful Insertions," brought together key stakeholders to discuss the roles of legislative oversight and media in ensuring the integrity of the budget process.

Akpabio stressed the significance of credible reporting and cautioned journalists against presenting unverified claims as facts, stressing that truth-telling is a patriotic duty.