Akpabio pledges legislative backing for military The President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio has assured the Nigerian military for the unalloyed support of the 10th Senate. Senator Akpabio who represented President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the Special Guest of Honor at the launch of the book entitled, “Terrorism and counter terrorism in North East Nigeria – Emerging Perspective and imperative of Airpower”, made the pledge while speaking to newsmen after the event. Akpabio noted that the military had done so much to keep peace in the country and commended the officers while stating that the senate would back the military with legislation and appropriation that would make their jobs easier. “It is always encouraging to hear from the gentlemen of the press that the military and entire defence force in Nigeria have tried, because sometimes what you read on social media is very sad and apaling. The efforts they’re making, even the supreme sacrifices some of the men are paying in other