By Abiola Olawale
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reiterated his appeal to Nigerians on Wednesday, urging them to continue to support his administration.
The President vowed to take decisive action to tackle the country’s economic challenges, assuring Nigerians that his policies will deliver substantial results for all to see and feel.
Tinubu in an official video released by the State House on Wednesday, said he is listening to the demands of Nigerians.
He admitted that though the country is currently facing economic difficulties, his administration is on top of the situation to change the fortunes of Nigeria.
He attributed the hardship to an “avoidable lag” between the subsidy removal and the implementation of his administration’s plans.
He said: “Fellow Nigerians, this period may be hard on us, and there’s no doubt that it is 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 avoidable lag between subsidy removal.
“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.
“For example, we shall fulfil the promise to make education more affordable to all and provide loans to higher education students who may need them. No Nigerian students will have to abandon the higher education system 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 to make this vision come true.”
The New Diplomat reports that this is the second time Tinubu has addressed the nation following the commencement of the nationwide protests.
He previously addressed the nation in a national broadcast on Sunday, August 4, 2024.
The President’s plea comes as protests continue to in certain states across the country.
