President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerians that the impact of his administration’s reforms will be felt by citizens across the country, saying the policies are aimed at laying the foundation for greater prosperity and national development.
Speaking at the inauguration of the ‘PBAT Door-to-Door Movement’ in Abuja yesterday, President Tinubu, who was represented by the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, said he chose the path of courage and conviction in implementing reforms aimed at rescuing Nigeria and building a better future for the country.
Since taking office on May 29, 2023, President Tinubu’s administration has implemented a series of reforms, including the removal of the fuel subsidy and the unification of the foreign exchange market, among others, as part of efforts to reposition the economy and improve the welfare of Nigerians.
Although the reforms attracted concerns from some citizens over their immediate impact, President Tinubu has maintained that they would deliver long-term benefits and bring positive outcomes for Nigerians.
He stated that, “Every great nation is built one citizen at a time, like a building block; one community at a time. Before there are crowds, there are households. Before there are victories at the ballot boxes, there are competitions at the doorsteps of every home. A movement that goes from door to door must do more than just seek support from every door it touches. It must carry truth, inspire confidence, listen to the people and household owners, and return to those same doors to tell them about the dividends of good governance after the goods. That is how democracies endure.
President Tinubu said all arms of government remain committed to supporting his administration’s reforms while prioritising Nigeria’s national interest and citizens’ welfare.
He continued: “Good governance succeeds when the Executive, the Legislature, and the Nigerian people move forward together. So, we are working together to ensure that every Nigerian feels the impact of our reforms.
“Politics should never divide us beyond repair. Elections may produce winners and losers, but Nigeria must always emerge the ultimate victor. Our nation is greater than any political party. Nigeria is greater than any officeholder. Nigeria is greater than any election. We inherited this republic from those who toiled and built it before us, and we hold it in trust for those who will come after us. Many of them are in this hall. Let us therefore conduct ourselves in ways that future generations will remember with gratitude.
“When politics is conducted with patriotism and service, every door opened becomes another gateway to national renewal. And every door leads to renewed hope for a greater Nigeria and, of course, a more prosperous nation”.
