President Bola Tinubu on Monday night disclosed that the economic situation of the country when he assumed office in 2023 was quite daunting and challenging, expressing delight that the economy has now turned the corner.
Speaking while hosting religious and traditional leaders for an interfaith breaking of fast at the Presidential Villa, he pointed out that pensioners are now getting their entitlements while governors no longer besiege banks for loans to pay their workers’ salaries.
His words, “I am just grateful, one person among millions, that I have been given the opportunity to serve. And all I can do is promise that I will continue to be faithful in discharging my duty. I can report that the economy has turned the corner.
“It is getting better. Pensioners are getting their relief gradually. We have saved Nigeria from bankruptcy.
“It was very daunting and challenging when we took over. But today I can say with pride and joy that we have survived. No governor in this country is running around the banks to borrow money to pay the salaries of their workers.”
Tinubu acknowledged that Nigeria was facing a daunting security challenges from terrorists, but assured that government will never surrender to their whimp and caprices.
“Yes, we are challenged; the terrorists are very desperate now because they are getting barraged and defeated, they leave trails of blood in their wake. But I assure you of one thing: Nigeria will never surrender. We are not discouraged. We are going to win and win well,” he said.
The President assured Nigerians across the country that the nation will never allow agents of instability to undermine its peace, unity, and sovereignty.
He acknowledged the critical roles of traditional leaders in promoting peace, stability, and moral guidance within their communities, promising to continue to make the most of the opportunity given to him to lead the country by sustaining the trajectory of the economy’s growth and prosperity.
Tinubu reiterated his commitment to intensifying investment in critical sectors such as agriculture and education to leave a lasting legacy for future generations.
He encouraged Nigerians not to lose hope, assuring them that his administration remains focused on building a safer, more secure, and prosperous nation for all.
In his remarks, the Etsu Nupe, Yahaya Abubakar, who represented the President, the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) and the Sultan of Sokoto, Sa`ad Abubakar, expressed gratitude to Tinubu for hosting leaders of the two major religions at the breaking of fast, which symbolises unity.
He prayed for God’s guidance, protection, and for peaceful coexistence in the country, and for the President’s success.
The President, Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Archbishop Daniel Okoh, represented by Dr Stephen Baba-Panya, President of The Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA), pledged the church’s support for the Tinubu administration’s efforts to transform the economy and strengthen the country’s security architecture.
Top Society reports that traditional rulers and religious leaders from the six geo-political zones of the country attended the event.
