President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reassured Nigerians once more that his administration is acting to alleviate the suffering and plug the gap left by the country’s suspension of gasoline subsidies.
In a video message posted on the official social media handle of the presidency. He begged Nigerians to put aside the difficulties the nation is currently undergoing and have faith in his government’s ability to fulfill its commitments.
President Tinubu Reassures Alleviating Nigerians’ Sufferings
The president called on the people to believe in his vision as he expressed optimism that the country would emerge from the current turmoil and usher in a new period of prosperity.
He conceded that the elimination of subsidies had resulted in short-term hardships but promised that steps were being done to bridge the divide and guarantee a brighter future for the nation.
He pledged to make education more affordable and provide loans to higher education students in need, stressing his administration’s commitment to promoting the greatest good for the greatest number of Nigerians.
The president, in the video said to have been taken from one of his addresses in July, 2024, stated: “Fellow Nigerians, this period may be hard on us and there’s no doubt that it’s tough on us, but I urge you all to look beyond the present temporary pains and aim at the larger picture.
“All our good and helpful plans are in the works, more importantly, I know that they will work. Sadly, there was an unavoidable lag between subsidy removal and these plans coming fully online, however, we are swiftly closing the time gap.
“I plead with you, please have faith in our ability to deliver and in our concern for your wellbeing. We will get out of this turbulence and due to the measures we have taken, Nigeria will be better equipped and able to take advantage of the future that awaits her.
“For example, we shall fulfil our promise to make education more affordable to all and provide loans to higher education students, who may need them. No Nigerian student will have to abandon higher education because of lack of money.
“Our commitment is to promote the greatest good for the greatest number of our people. On principle, we shall never falter. I assure you, my fellow countrymen and women that we are exiting the darkness to enter a new and glorious dawn.
“Now, I must get back to work in order to make this vision come true,” the president said.
Following continuous demonstrations and criticism of his administration’s policies, Tinubu’s appeal was made in response to calls from many Nigerians for immediate action to address the economic and social problems facing their nation.
In a nationwide broadcast on Sunday, he had pleaded with Nigerians to maintain their composure and let the benefits of the reforms spread to every member of society.
However, the protesters have not backed out. Today marks the 8th day of the protest. The protesters have said from the 1st – 10th of August 2024.
