By kawaekwune Jeffrey
President Bola Tinubu has reiterated his commitment to serving Nigeria, stressing that his administration is focused on addressing critical national issues such as infrastructure, education, and energy security.
The President said this during a meeting with the Forum of Former Presiding Officers of the National Assembly, which was to the meeting by former Senate President Ken Nnamani on Friday.
While hosting the the distinguished assembly of distinguished former NASS leaders, Tinubu said: “I didn’t come to look for money and exploit the situation; I came to work. I asked for the votes, and Nigerians gave them to me.”
The president, who once served as a senator, shared this with the former presiding officers after a light session of banter and handshakes.
He further reflected on the nation’s pressing challenges, noting the complexities surrounding legislative activities and the need for collaboration.
“Regardless of party differences of the past and difficulty of the present, you still believe in me and what we all plan for this country,” he said.
Acknowledging Nigeria’s current economic hardships, the President expressed disappointment over past mismanagement of resources, particularly in the education and oil sectors, respectively.
He lamented: “We neglected our communities; we forgot even to give them a good standard of living. We forgot to educate our children. Go round and look at the dilapidated schools. The education environment must be decent enough for pupils to want to learn.”
In response, Senator Nnamani, speaking on behalf of the group, expressed full support for Tinubu’s administration and praised his efforts to tackle the country’s challenges, particularly local government autonomy. “Though not of your creation, it has fallen onto you to end the pervasive insecurity across the nation, the economic downturn… and myriads of other national challenges,” Nnamani said, adding that the group stands ready to support the President in his mission to rebuild the country.
