Nigerian President, Bola Tinubu has appealed to Nigerian citizens to be patient and supportive in transforming the economy for the better.
President Tinubu made this statement at the house in Marina, Lagos State on Wednesday 27th 2023 during a town hall meeting with traditional rulers, the Chairperson of local government, council members and other political members.
He said “The financial re-engineering of our country is ongoing. We are determined to deliver Nigeria safely through the tunnel of hope, stability, and economic prosperity.
Nigeria is in good hands. The team is working, and we will work hard to give you the best economy and the best opportunities that you can imagine,” the President said.
Acknowledging the concerns raised at the meeting, the President explained that the complexities of state matters have limited his opportunities to frequently interact with some of his long-time friends and constituents in Lagos.
”For those having difficulty seeing me, kindly note that this job is monumental. It is not a one-man job. It is a collective task, and you have to be able to listen, decipher, tolerate, and sometimes what you do not expect will happen.
As I was getting ready this morning to come here, news of the death of Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo came in, as well as the passing of former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Ghali Umar Na’Abba.
Power is transient. Only Almighty Allah gives power, and only he will take it.
There is the value of life and the goodness in what we do. The salt of goodness is a multiplier of other good things that we must cherish. Not necessarily for us, but for our children and grandchildren,” the President said.
Reflecting on his tenure as the Executive Governor of Lagos State, the President recounted the challenges faced and the successes achieved at the time.
To turn the ship around from cascading into turbulence and making it work was not easy.
But we went through it, and today, Lagos remains the most viable state in the Federal Republic of Nigeria, and it will continue on the path of glory. I thank you all,’’ he said.
In addition, the governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu also thanked the president assuring him of their loyalty and confidence in his administration.
The legacy and blueprint that you created more than 20 years ago and bequeathed to us is still a working and living document that will continue to guide us in delivering quality service to the people,” the Governor said.
In his remarks, Oba Kabiru Shotobi, the Ayangburen of Ikorodu Kingdom, called for a constitutional amendment that recognizes the role of traditional rulers.
We have come to reiterate our loyalty to the President. We have absolute confidence in your capacity. Under your leadership, we expect Nigeria to attain the most enviable economic status in the comity of nations,” he said.
