By Abidemi Samuel
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President Bola Tinubu met with traditional rulers, led by the Sultan of Sokoto and the Ooni of Ife, to discuss the country’s economic situation and the planned August 1 protests.
Tinubu assured citizens that the economy is on a gradual but steady path of recovery, despite challenges.
He highlighted government interventions, such as the student loan program, consumer credit scheme, and fiscal autonomy for local government councils, aimed at bringing the government closer to the people. Tinubu also addressed security concerns and infrastructural development, including the reactivation of the Bank of Agriculture and the Lagos-Calabar coastal road project.
The meeting was part of efforts to engage critical stakeholders and avert a brewing crisis, with Tinubu urging traditional rulers to reach out to citizens and emphasizing his commitment to explaining economic reforms and projected benefits.
President Bola Tinubu met with traditional rulers led by the Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, and the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, on Thursday at the State House in Abuja. The meeting was part of efforts to engage critical stakeholders and avert a brewing crisis, with growing calls for nationwide protests against economic hardship scheduled for August 1-15, 2024. Tinubu assured citizens that the economy is on a gradual but steady path of recovery, despite challenges. He also assured citizens that his administration would do more to meet their needs. Tinubu highlighted government interventions, such as the student loan program, consumer credit scheme, and fiscal autonomy for local government councils, aimed at bringing the government closer to the people. He addressed security concerns and infrastructural development, including the reactivation of the Bank of Agriculture and the Lagos-Calabar coastal road project. The meeting was part of efforts to engage critical stakeholders and avert a brewing crisis, with Tinubu urging traditional rulers to reach out to citizens and emphasizing his commitment to explaining economic reforms and projected benefits
Yes, it is true that I asked for this job, and I approached some of you to support me. So, I have no excuse not to do the job with sincerity of purpose and honesty. I have committed myself to it diligently, and I will never look backwards.
“I have accepted the assets and the liabilities of my predecessor. How I will take Nigeria forward should be my concern, and that is my concern
President Bola Tinubu’s statement reflects his commitment to leadership and his determination to move Nigeria forward.
Tinubu acknowledges asking for the job and seeking support, emphasizing his personal responsibility to perform with sincerity and honesty. He commits to diligent effort, vowing never to look back. Tinubu accepts both the assets and liabilities of his predecessor, demonstrating a willingness to learn from the past. He emphasizes his focus on taking Nigeria forward, making it his top concern.
This statement showcases Tinubu’s leadership mindset, emphasizing personal responsibility, diligence, and a forward-focused approach to governance.