"I've Never Smoked Cigarettes Or Taken Alcohol" — Senate President Akpabio

Senator Godswill Akpabio

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has stated that he has never taken alcohol or smoked cigarettes in his life because of their side effects

Godswill Akpabio, the president of the Senate, has given an explanation for why he has never smoked or consumed alcohol.

Speaking to secondary school students who took part in the National Quiz Competition's grand finale, which was hosted by the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies, Akpabio made this statement.

Akpabio particularly asked them to abstain from drinking and to not smoke or use any other substance that would be harmful to their health.

Apparently for him, "You should strive to become visionary leaders in the future by abstaining from things that would truncate your dreams and goals.

"In my case, I have never smoked cigarettes or taken alcohol before. This is because, growing up. I listened to parental guidance.

"As a kid, I usually see a man who would stagger on the road and fall into the gutters. I asked my mum who told me it was because he was drunk.

"Some people would drink alcohol and drive home while others would drink and drive to paradise"

Akpabio said Nigeria deserves honest youths who are God-fearing.