President Bola Tinubu has urged Nigerians to continue believing in the reforms his administration is implementing and is optimistic about an economic recovery.
Nigeria, the most populous country in Africa, has seen unprecedented inflation, driving up the cost of necessities for millions of people.
However, President Tinubu stated that Nigeria’s future is bright during the Executive Intelligence Management Course 17 graduation ceremony held at the National Institute for Security Studies in Abuja.
While acknowledging the challenges, the president, represented by National Security Adviser (NSA) Nuhu Ribadu, stated that the administration is making every effort to change the narrative.
“There are events taking place in our nation right now. We might not be liked by everyone. They will most likely disagree with one or two of them. Fundamentally, however, things are shifting. And Nigeria will change,” he declared, months after the government devalued the currency and halted fuel subsidies, two actions many analysts blame for the nation’s current economic situation.
“The economy is evolving. We are confronting difficult, challenging, and enormous obstacles. However, I can promise you that we have brighter times ahead of us,” he continued.
Nigeria is dealing with numerous security issues in different regions of the country in addition to its economic problems.
But the president claims that in an effort to bring peace back to Nigeria, his administration would target criminals.
“You are in trouble if you are a wicked man, whether you are in Nigeria or not. We’ll pursue you. “We’ll hold you accountable,” he declared.
Babaginda Aliyu, a former governor of Niger State, criticised individuals opposed to the Tax Reform Bills during the ceremony. The bills have drawn harsh criticism, particularly from the northern area.
Many opponents of the measures, according to Aliyu, have not read the text, but the government ought to educate the public more about them.
“Look, a lot of the people who are discussing the tax bill haven’t read it,” I told the NSA while we were in the common area. However, the issue of communication persists; the government needs to talk,” he stated.
The former governor continued, “So, communication is very, very important.”
