President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has urged Nigerians to remain patient and resilient as his administration implements tough but necessary reforms.
Speaking on Thursday during his official state visit and grand civic reception in Awka, Anambra State, Tinubu reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to national prosperity under the Renewed Hope Agenda.
Addressing a packed audience of traditional rulers, political leaders, and enthusiastic citizens, the President stated, “As your president, I am pleased to assure you that the nation’s state is strong and getting stronger by the day under our Renewed Hope Agenda.”
He revealed the daunting challenges inherited at the start of his administration but noted that firm decisions had been taken to reverse years of economic stagnation.
According to him, “We met near-insolvent public finance, a decades-old monster of unsustainable multiple subsidies, a chaotic and debilitating forex regime, etc. Like we tamed the Atlantic in Lagos, many of these monsters have been tackled: petroleum and forex subsidies have been tamed; macroeconomic stability has returned within predictable bounds; tax reforms are on the way.
“We plead with Nigerians for their patience and understanding.”
Recognising the toll that the reforms have taken on everyday Nigerians, President Tinubu called for calm and national unity.
He said, “We continue to plead with Nigerians for their patience and understanding. We call on all patriots and progressives to rise and continue to work hard every day for the greatness of our dear country. We have no other country but Nigeria. We must make it great as the pride of the black race.”
Also, in a bid to cushion the impact of economic reforms, President Tinubu announced improvements to worker welfare. He commended Anambra State for not only adopting the federal minimum wage but exceeding it.