Nigeria, May 7 -- The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, says the Senate under his leadership is fully aware of the hardship confronting millions of Nigerians.

Mr Akpabio said this in his address to welcome his colleagues back from six weeks of Easter and Eid-el-Fitr holiday.

The lawmakers resumed today (Tuesday), with the plenary starting at 11:45 a.m., instead of the scheduled 11:00 a.m.

Upon commencement of the plenary, the senate president read a welcome address where he acknowledged the increasing cost of living and pledged legislative support to address national challenges.

"To the Nigerian people, I say this: Your Senate is back at work. And we have not forgotten your hopes, your hardships, or your hunger for change. We are he...