President Tinubu held a significant audience with a delegation of South-West Muslim faithful, led by Alhaji Rasaki Oladejo, in Abuja on Friday, where he emphasized the imperative of sacrifice for Nigeria’s restoration amidst current challenges.
In an official statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity Chief Ajuri Ngelale, the President conveyed his conviction that these challenges are temporary and assured Nigerians that better days are imminent.
“We have to believe in one country; we have to believe in Nigeria. We will do our best, and our economy will get better for the benefit of Nigerians. I am very sure of that, and we are putting in the work to ensure that,” President Tinubu stated.
The President underscored that the policies and programs of his administration are designed to foster a fairer, more just society that rewards hard work and discourages idleness.
“It is about our future. We must guarantee our future. Almighty Allah will not give us a burden that we cannot bear. He has put us here for a purpose. It may look difficult; even rough, but it will get better. We avoided it (removing petroleum subsidy) for 40 years. We are all going through the pain now, but for Nigeria not to collapse, we had to remove the subsidy,” he emphasized.
President Tinubu noted that in the annals of successful nations, strong leadership entails making challenging decisions at the right time and for the right reasons, and he stressed the necessity of removing the petroleum subsidy.
“In the history of successful nations, there is nothing more vital than the leadership of a nation taking difficult decisions at the right time and for the right reasons. There would have been no money for the subnationals,” the President declared.
President Tinubu also expressed his commitment to empowering the youth with skills and creating a conducive environment for their prosperity.
The President of the Ummah, Alhaji Rasaki Oladejo, in the company of the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, H.E. Adegboyega Oyetola, commended President Tinubu for his courage in removing the petroleum subsidy and initiating necessary, albeit challenging reforms.
“There had been no leader, military, or civilian that could break this hard nut of removing petroleum subsidy for us to grow as a country. You have done it. God will see you through,” Alhaji Oladejo said.
This development reflects President Tinubu’s resolve to lead the nation through difficult times, aiming to restore Nigeria to a path of progress and prosperity.
