The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara State has hailed the emergence of Dr Bukola Saraki as Senate President.

The party also commended President Muhammadu Buhari for his position on the inauguration of the 8th National Assembly and his unalloyed respect for the independence of the legislative arm of government.

Spokesperson of the APC in the state, Alhaji Sulyman Buhari, in a statement, said the emergence of Saraki as the Senate president shows that the train of change has fully taken off.

The statement reads: "We are particularly excited because the newly elected Senate President is a leader, who has risked everything including his life to campaign and entrone an APC-led federal government in Nigeria.

"His ascension is a landmark due to the fact that he enjoyed support from his distinguished colleagues across party affiliations.

"We hereby commend President Buhari for his statesman-like position on the inauguration of the 8th National Assembly and his unalloyed respect for the independence of the legislative arm of government.

"We are confident that the National Assembly under the leadership of Senator Saraki will work closely and cordially with the President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration to deliver true change to Nigerians."