Delta South Senator thanks Tinubu, Akpabio, Others Over Senate Committee Chairman Appointment

By Stephen Asaba-ase, senior correspondent

Following the appointment as Chairman, Senate Committee of Local Content, the senator representing Delta South Senatorial District, Senator Joel-Onowakpo Thomas, has expressed profound gratitude to President Ahmed Bola Tinubu and President of the Senate, His Excellency, Senator Godswill Obot Akpabio.

The Delta South Senator in a statement he signed and forwarded to journalists also conveyed heartfelt appreciation to the Deputy President of the Senate, His Excellency Senator Barau Jibrin CFR, the Senate Majority Leader, His Excellency Senator Michael Bamidele Opeyemi CON, and the entire Senate leadership, for the confidence reposed in him.

However, Senator Joel-Onowakpo promised to work tirelessly toward promotion of local content policies that would drive economic growth, empower Nigerians, and enhance national development, just as he said that he will deliver the assignment before him with utmost integrity.

He further stated , “I am profoundly grateful to His Excellency, President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, the President of the Senate, His Excellency Senator Godswill Obot Akpabio GCON, the Deputy President of the Senate, His Excellency Senator Barau Jibrin CFR, the Senate Majority Leader, His Excellency Senator Michael Bamidele Opeyemi CON, and the entire Senate leadership, as well as my esteemed colleagues and friends for their support and confidence reposed in me through my appointment as Chairman, Senate Committee on Local Content.

“This honour is not taken lightly, and I pledge to discharge my duties with utmost dedication, integrity, and a deep commitment to the advancement of our legislative responsibilities.

“I will work tirelessly to promote local content policies that drive economic growth, empower Nigerians, and enhance national development.

“With humility and determination, I embrace this opportunity to serve the Senate, our great nation, and humanity at large.

“Once again, thank you for this esteemed honour. Together, we shall achieve remarkable progress.”

Additionally, he appreciated his constituents for their unwavering support to him since he was elected into the Red Chambers, Senator Joel-Onowakpo promised to do his best to ensure that what is due his people will surely get to them.

He appealed to Nigerians to continue to support President Ahmed Bola Tinubu in his determination to return the country to economic growth and overall development of the citizenry.