President Bola Tinubu has called for patience from Nigerians, assuring them that the nation is on the brink of significant improvement.
On Wednesday, he acknowledged the current difficulties resulting from the removal of fuel subsidies and admitted that the delay in implementing beneficial plans has exacerbated the situation.
He urged Nigerians to look beyond the immediate challenges and focus on the positive changes that are on the way.
“This period may be hard on us and there’s no doubt that it is tough, 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 that they will work. Sadly, there was an avoidable lag between subsidy removal and these plans coming fully online,” Tinubu stated.
The president expressed confidence that the measures his administration has introduced will eventually alleviate the ongoing economic crisis. He encouraged Nigerians to trust in his government’s ability to deliver positive results. “I plead with you, please, have faith in our ability to deliver and in our concern for your well-being. 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.”
Tinubu highlighted his administration’s commitment to making education more accessible and affordable, including providing loans to students in higher education. “No Nigerian student will have to abandon higher education because of a lack of money. Our commitment is to promote the greatest good for the greatest number of our people. On principle, we shall never falter,” he assured.
Concluding his address, Tinubu reassured his fellow countrymen and women that brighter days are ahead. “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 to make this vision come true,” he said.
This marks the second time President Tinubu has addressed the nation amidst ongoing tensions in various parts of the country.
