President Bola Tinubu has urged Nigerian citizens to remain hopeful and look beyond the current temporary pains, assuring them that swift relief is on the way as the administration’s economic measures take effect.
In a national address on Wednesday, he acknowledged the economic hardships caused by the removal of subsidies but emphasized that the government is working diligently to implement plans for a brighter future.
President Tinubu pleaded with Nigerians to trust in the government’s ability to deliver on its promises and care for their well-being, assuring them that the difficulties will be overcome, positioning Nigeria to seize future opportunities and achieve greater prosperity.
“Fellow Nigerians, this period may be hard on us and there is no doubt that it is tough on us. But I urge you all to look beyond the present temporary pains and aim at the larger picture.
“All our good and helpful plans are in the works. More importantly, I know they would work.
“Sadly, there was an unavoidable lag between subsidy removal and these plans coming fully on line. However, we are swiftly closing the time gap.
“I plead with you, please have faith I our ability to deliver and in our concern of your wellbeing. We will get out of this turbulence and due to the measures we have taken, Nigeria will be better equipped and able to take advantage of the future that awaits her,” President Tinubu said.
President Tinubu also reaffirmed his commitment to making education affordable for all Nigerians by providing loans to higher education students in need. He emphasized that no Nigerian student should have to abandon their education due to financial constraints.
Highlighting the government’s dedication to promoting the greatest good for the majority, President Tinubu assured the nation that they are moving from challenging times towards a brighter future.
What the President is saying:
“Fellow Nigerians, this period may be hard on us and there is no doubt that it is tough on us. But I urge you all to look beyond the present temporary pains and aim at the larger picture.
“All I good and helpful plans are in the works. More importantly, I know they would work.
“Sadly, there was an unavoidable lag between subsidy removal and these plans coming fully on line. However, we are swiftly closing the time gap.
“I plead with you, please have faith I our ability to deliver and in our concern of your wellbeing. We will get out of this turbulence and due to the measures we have taken, Nigeria will be better equipped and able to take advantage of the future that awaits her.
“For example, we shall fulfil our promise to make education affordable to all and provide loans to higher education students who may need them. No Nigerian student will have to abandon higher education because of lack of money.
“Our commitment is to promote the greatest good for the greatest number of our people. On principle, we shall never falter.
“I assure you, my fellow countrymen and women that we are exiting the darkness to enter a new and glorious dawn.
“Now, I must get back to work in order to make the vision complete.
“Thanks you for listening and may God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria.”
