Tinubu’s Passionate Plea to Nigerians Amid Protest
President Bola Tinubu has passionately urged Nigerians to remain calm and patient as his administration works towards addressing the country’s economic challenges.
The President’s appeal comes as nationwide protests are still roiling a number of states.
President Tinubu called for patience and understanding of the government’s policies towards a more better Nigerians.
The protesters’ demands include the reinstatement of fuel subsidies, which Tinubu removed on May 29, 2023.
President Tinubu acknowledged the challenges faced by Nigerians in an official video released by the State House on Wednesday, August 7, 2024.
A PASSIONATE PLEA FROM PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU TO ALL NIGERIANS.
“NIGERIA WILL ENTER A NEW DAWN” PIC.TWITTER.COM/35H4W2JXK8— STATE HOUSE ABUJA, NIGERIA (@ASOVILLADIGITAL) AUGUST 7, 2024
He attributed the hardship to an “avoidable lag” between the subsidy removal and the implementation of his administration’s plans.
However, President Tinubu reassured Nigerians that his policies would ultimately yield positive results.
“I plead with you, please, have faith in our ability to deliver and in 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 students will have to abandon higher education system because of lack of money” The President stated.
“Our commitment is to promote the greatest good for the greatest number of our people. On principle, we shall never falter” President Tinubu stated.
President urged Nigerians to be hopeful, as the country is entering a new and glorious dawn for the good of all.