Tinubu to Nigerians: Look Beyond Current Challenges, Have Faith in My Govt

Deji Elumoye in Abuja

President Bola Tinubu has pleaded with Nigerians to look beyond the current challenges facing Nigeria and have faith in his government’s ability to deliver on its promises.

In a video message posted Wednesday on the official social media handle of the Presidency, the President expressed optimism that the nation will emerge from the current turbulence and enter a new era of prosperity, urging citizens to have faith in his vision.

He acknowledged that the removal of subsidies has caused temporary pains, but assured that measures are being taken to close the gap and ensure a better future for the country.

He pledged to make education more affordable and provide loans to higher education students in need, stressing his administration’s commitment to promoting the greatest good for the greatest number of Nigerians.

The President, in the video said to have been taken from one of his addresses in July, 2024, stated: “Fellow Nigerians, this period may be hard on us and there’s no doubt that it’s 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 that they will 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 in our ability to deliver and in our concern for 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 more 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 this vision come true”, the President said.

President Tinubu’s’s appeal came on the heel of the ongoing protests and criticism of his administration’s policies, with many Nigerians calling for urgent action to address the country’s economic and social challenges.

The President had also on Sunday, in a nationwide broadcast, appealed to Nigerians for calm and allow the fruits of the reforms to take root for every citizen’s benefit.