Tinubu to Nigerians: Look beyond present pain — we’ll get out of this turbulence

Tinubu to Nigerians: Look beyond present pain — we’ll get out of this turbulence

President Bola Tinubu has implored Nigerians to look beyond
the “present temporary pain” and believe in the ability of his administration
to turn things around.

 

Tinubu admitted that the current economic climate is “tough”
on Nigerians, adding that his reforms “would work”.

 

In a video posted on his X handle, Tinubu said there was an
“unavoidable lag between subsidy removal” and the execution of his plans.

 

“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 pain
and aim at the larger picture,” the president said.

 

 “All our good and
helpful plans are in the works. More importantly, I know that they would work.

 

“However, we are swiftly closing the time gap. 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.

 

“Due to the measures we have taken, Nigeria will be better
equipped and able to take advantage of the future that awaits her.”

 

The president assured Nigerians that the country is “exiting
darkness to enter a new and glorious dawn”.

 

“Now, I must get back to work, in order to make this future
come true,” Tinubu added.

 

Nigerians have taken to the streets since August 1 to rail
against soaring inflation and the country’s worst cost of living crisis in
decades.

 

The protest turned violent in some parts of the country,
resulting in the looting and vandalisation of properties.

 

Tinubu ended a popular petrol subsidy regime and floated the
currency in his first weeks on the job in 2023 — moves that immediately led to
spiralling food inflation.

Source: Tinubu to Nigerians: Look beyond present pain — we’ll get out of this turbulence

 - NigerianEye

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