The National Assembly on Monday said it is ready to partner with Mobile Telecommunications Nigeria, MTN, on human capital development.
Akpabio stated this while receiving the management team of the telecommunications outfit, led by its Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer, Mr Karl Toriola, in his office on Monday.
A statement by Special Assistant, Media to the Senate President, Jackson Udom, quoted Akpabio as saying, “The entire Senate is highly delighted to receive you and your team because of the contribution of your organization to the development and capacity building of Nigerians. We value your contributions and interventions in the area of human capital development.”
According to Akpabio, ” I welcome more and better partnership with open arms. We are happy with what you are doing all over Nigeria. I am happy your network is everywhere and as I said earlier, as the Senate we welcome your desire to work and collaborate with us towards achieving the President Tinubu Renewed Hope agenda for Nigerians.”
Earlier in his remarks, the MD/CEO of MTN Nigeria, Toriola said his team was in the Senate to formally congratulate Akpabio on his emergence as the President of the 10th Senate.
He said, “We are here today, as group to pay respect to the office of the President of the Senate and to formally congratulate the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio on his victory on June 13, and to also assure you of our support throughout your tenure.”
