Godswil Akpabio

Chief Godswill Obot Akpabio (born 9 December 1962) is a Nigerian lawyer and politician who is currently serving as the 15th president of the Nigerian Senate since 2023. He served as Senator representing Akwa Ibom North-West Senatorial District from 2015 to 2019 and since 2023.

Quotes

 * It is very difficult to negotiate for peace in an atmosphere of crisis.
 * Minimum wage: We won’t accept starvation wage, NLC president tells Akpabio, Abbas. 3 June 2024, Tribune Newspaper.


 * I hope you know we are also labourers. We are all labourers.
 * Strike: We are all labourers – Akpabio tells NLC, TUC. 3 June 3024, Daily Post Newspaper.


 * In the business of politics, not everybody will be on the same page.
 * INTERVIEW: My plans for Nigeria if elected Senate President — Akpabio. 12 June 2023, Premium Times Newspaper.