Look Beyond ‘Temporary’ Pain, President Tinubu Inform Nigerians

President Bola Tinubu has appealed to Nigerians for patience with his administration, assuring them that the country is transitioning from darkness to dawn.

In an official video released by the State House on Wednesday, Tinubu acknowledged the ongoing hardships caused by the removal of the fuel subsidy and the floating of the naira.

He pointed out that the difficulties faced by Nigerians were exacerbated by what he termed an “avoidable delay” between the subsidy removal and the implementation of his beneficial plans for the country.

He stated, “Fellow Nigerians, this period may be challenging for us, and there is no doubt it is tough, but I urge you all to look beyond the current temporary pains and focus on the bigger picture. All our good and helpful plans are underway. More importantly, I am confident that they will succeed. Unfortunately, there was an avoidable delay between the subsidy removal and the full rollout of these plans.”

“I plead with you, please have faith in our ability to deliver and our concern for your well-being. 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 fulfill 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 due to 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 to make this vision come true.”

The president assured that the measures his government has taken would get the country out of the lingering economic crisis.

This address marked the second time Tinubu has addressed Nigerians since the beginning of the #EndBadGovernanceinNigeria protests.

The protests turned violent in some states, including Kano, Abuja, and Kaduna, where demonstrators believed to be infiltrators were seen waving Russian flags and calling for a military takeover.