“I have no cabal. I have no sponsors. The money I spent on the elections was my personal fortune. At some point, the odds were against me; banks were locked. But Allah, the Almighty God, said I will be the President. Mine is to now follow the leading and teaching of the Almighty God,” President Tinubu stated.
He highlighted the importance of maintaining a clear conscience as a defense against corruption and emphasized the need to prioritize the future of Nigeria’s children by teaching them the values of good citizenship and responsibility.
Addressing the potential for protests to turn violent, President Tinubu warned that such actions could hinder the nation’s progress. He outlined plans to rework the social welfare scheme to ensure it reaches the ward level, providing support for the poor and vulnerable.
“We are reworking the social welfare scheme to reach the ward level, which is the closest to our people. We are going to ensure that we re-establish connection with the wards, again, so that we can give allowances to the poor and the vulnerable,” he said.
The President also detailed initiatives to support education and consumer credit, including student loans for school fees and financial support for purchasing cars and houses, which can be repaid gradually. Additionally, he announced a more than 100 percent increase in the minimum wage.
President Tinubu criticized those who sponsor protests, accusing them of prioritizing their selfish ambitions over national interests and holding alternative passports while organizing virtual meetings to incite anger.
“The sponsors of protests do not love our country. They have no love for the nation. They do not understand citizenship. They have alternative passports. They are in different parts of the world holding meetings virtually,” he stated.
In response, Sheikh Bala Lau assured the President of the delegation’s support through prayers and increased sensitization, stressing the importance of peace and guidance for the nation.
