Senate President Akpabio, other senators visit Alema of Warri, details emerge

Maitama, Abuja - Senate President Godswill Akpabio, on Sunday, July 16, visited Alema of Warri, Chief Emmanuel Uduaghan and his wife, Barr Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, at their country home in the Maitama area of Abuja.

The visit, according to a statement made available to Legit.ng, was to felicitate them on the occasion of their son, Prince Reign-Emmanuel's first birthday.

Akpabio, who was accompanied by eight other members of the 10th Senate, wine and dined with the royal family while praying for God's wisdom upon the celebrant.

The Senate president was said to be a close friend of the family, having attended the wedding in Kogi in early 2022.

Speaking during the visit, Senator Akpabio said he was proud to witness the first birthday of the celebrity couple's son Reign-Emmanuel.

He also celebrated with the family for baby Reign's milestone and prayed for prosperity, good health and love over them.

"May Reign grow in God's protection and wisdom to be a star of his generation," Akpabio said.

In his closing remarks, the Senate president also prayed for the families of his colleagues, President Tinubu and Nigerians at large.

"May you all experience God's grace at your time of need and peace at home and our dear country," he added.

Notable people at the event include former national chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC), John Oyegun, Senator David Jimkuta (Taraba South), Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong (Cross River South), Senator Rufai Hanga (Kano Central), among others.

Earlier, Legit.ng reported that Senate President Akpabio confirmed the appointment of Chief Barrister Sylvester Okonkwo as his Chief of Staff and Dr Saviour Enyiekere as Deputy Chief of Staff, respectively.

This was made known in a press release signed by the media unit, office of the Senate President on Monday, June 26.