In an effort to better serve Nigerians, President Tinubu promised that his administration would take greater action.
Assuring the populace that his administration will do more to suit their demands, President Bola Tinubu says the country’s economy is recovering gradually but steadily.
At a meeting at the State House on Thursday, the president expressed his continued concern for the situation of citizens, saying it would receive more attention.
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The traditional rulers in attendance were the Ooni of Ife, Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, and the Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence, Sa’ad Abubakar.
It is accurate to say that I requested this position and asked some of you for help.
As such, I have no justification for not completing the task honestly and with a sincere intention. I have made a sincere commitment to it, and I promise not to turn back.
‘I assume the possessions and debts that came with my predecessor. My worry should be how I would lead Nigeria ahead, and that is what concerns me.
My schedule has been really hectic. The only physical activity I’ve done here is walk from my house to this location and back to finish my work.
Nigeria is the largest democracy in Africa and a hilly country. When it comes to population on the continent, no other democracy compares to us.
The president remarked, ‘We must pursue peace and better livelihoods; we cannot blame God for giving us these children.’
According to President Tinubu, the initiatives to bring the government closer to the people are starting to show results, as seen by the launch of the student loan program,
the consumer credit program, and the confirmation of local government councils’ fiscal independence.
According to him, the ministry of finance will keep making sure that money is allocated locally for the development of infrastructure and people.
The Bank of Agriculture is empty right now. We need to turn it back on. When they don’t discuss flooding, they are discussing banditry.
We need to get started from scratch. The infrastructure is indeed deteriorating.
There are studies being conducted before building the Lagos-Calabar coastal road. It stimulates the economy.
We may use it to extend our irrigation network and build infrastructure along the path to harness wind energy and produce electricity.
‘The feasibility from an economic Before beginning any initiatives, we must research the infrastructure. On the Sokoto-Badagry route, how many dams are there?
Electrical energy can be generated from there. In addition to more farms, we can do irrigation.
‘You can create opportunities for small-scale farmers even if you have two million hectares of arable land.’ You must then obtain funding for them.
‘The country of Nigeria is making progress. The Finance Minister, Mr. Wale Edun, has told you about it.
Protests do not terrify us. It is the common folks that worry us, along with the potential harm.
The brand-new buses with 60 and 100 seats that burned down in Lagos are still too vivid in my memory, and we are currently transport-related grievances.
The issue is that. The president said to the traditional rulers, ‘That is why I must say thank you for talking to the citizens.’
The president added that security is being prioritized and will be improved.
Security is improving, but we must always keep an eye on the camera since all it takes is one mishap to spark a major incident. We are in charge of it.
‘We have developed tools to help students receive an education, consumer credit to grow the economy, and increased purchasing power of the populace in order to quickly revitalize the economy.’
The president said, ‘We’re still adjusting how much oil we use.’
President Tinubu promised to keep outlining the economic changes and the expected advantages for the country, stating that he is still amenable to discussion for the advancement of the nation.
The government’s sincere intentions to fulfill its pledges of Renewed Hope were what he pushed the royal fathers to communicate to the populace.
At this time, we are funding the local administrations. That is the topic I brought up with the governors today.
To assist locals in their recuperation, I have been giving out rice, fertilizer, and other supplies.
We can see the end of the tunnel, I promise you, Nigerians.
The president emphasized, ‘I can guarantee you that this economy will be revitalized, endure, and thrive.’
‘I think this short meeting will clear,’ the Sultan of Sokoto stated in his speech. some concerns that a lot of people think about.
We had a really candid conversation on every topic impacting the country at our meeting on Monday. We will be the ones to inform you of the real situation in each of our villages.
The patriarch of the royal family stated that the Council, which is made up of the state chairs of all 36 states as well as the Federal Capital Territory,
convened on Monday to discuss the state of the economy.
The Ooni of Ife commended the president for inviting Nuhu Ribadu, the National Security Adviser, Wale Edun, Atiku Bagudu, the Minister of Budget and Economic Planning,
and Mele Kyari, the GCEO of NNPCL, to inform the traditional rulers regarding the status of the economy.
‘We received a message from the NNPCL GCEO. It is they that drive our economy.
The Finance Minister has spoken to us. Additionally, the NSA and the Minister of Budget both spoke with us.
Since none of us locks our palaces, we want to reassure you, Mr. President: we will all return to our different towns and inform our people;’ the monarch continued.
