President Bola Tinubu has moved to reassure Nigerians that the nation’s economy will bounce back in few months.
The President, in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity Ajuri Ngelale, however called for unity of purpose and more collaboration between the federal government, state governors, and members of the National Assembly to achieve national development goals.
Tinubu stated this while receiving state governors and the leadership of the National Assembly in Lagos on Friday.
Speaking through Vice President Kashim Shettima, who doubles as head of the entourage of governors and federal lawmakers, Tinubu emphasized the fact that the future of the black race rests on Nigeria.
President Tinubu said he is confident about Nigeria’s economic resurgence and called for collective efforts to further move the nation forward.
He called for unity and collaboration among all stakeholders to achieve shared prosperity and a brighter future for Nigeria under President Tinubu’s leadership.
“Let us unite, rally around our leader, and catapult this nation to a greater pedestal. By December, I hope we will have cause to celebrate. Let us coalesce to take the nation to a greater pedestal,” he said.
Vice-President noted that the gathering of 27 governors in Lagos, along with the leadership of the National Assembly and some former governors, is a testament to the detribalized nature of the President.
”This gathering cuts across ethnic, religious, and political lines. Here, we have Pastor Eno of Akwa Ibom and Father Hyacinth of Benue, and as the President was seated, he was asking, ‘Where is Wammako, where is Yari’? That is the hallmark of true leadership. What binds us together supersedes whatever it is that may divide us.”
”The future of the black man rests on Nigeria to make or mar. Our economy has turned the corner. By the coming months, the economy will roar back to glory,” the Vice-President said.
Senate President Akpabio commended the state governors for emulating President Tinubu’s leadership style, characterized by listening to diverse voices and consulting widely with the people, irrespective of political affiliations.
“The governors are doing well. I can say so because I have been there before,” Senator Akpabio said.
The Senate President expressed confidence in President Tinubu’s leadership style, saying he enjoys the support of all, irrespective of political affiliation.
“As you coast home to victory for a second term, may all the governors seated here also coast home to a second term victory in their states,” Senate President Akpabio prayed.
Speaking on behalf of the Governors, the Chairman of Nigeria’s Governors Forum (NGF), Abdul Rahman Abdulrazaq, Governor of Kwara State commended the President’s efforts in stabilizing the economy and improving living conditions, highlighting the positive developments in the country, which include the stabilization of the exchange rate and decreasing food prices.
“We commend your efforts because the ship is gradually turning. We have seen how the exchange rate of the naira against the dollar is coming down. The cost of food is coming down. The dry season harvest is commencing soon. Things are getting better, and there is light at the end of the tunnel,” the Governor said.
”We are here to support you, and we also thank you for the support that you are giving to the sub-nationals. Trucks are wheeling up across the nation, distributing grains. I have received, and most of the states have.
”Because of what you are doing, those who are hoarding food items are releasing them, and that is why the prices of food are coming down,” he said.
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