President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said his administration will not stop working to revamp the nation’s economy and create viable opportunities for young people to meaningfully participate in an inclusive, labour-intensive economy where businesses can thrive.
President Tinubu made the declaration at the State House in Marina, Lagos State, on Wednesday, during a town-hall meeting with traditional rulers, chairpersons of Local Governments and Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) and other political-office holders in the state.
According to a statement issued by his spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, the President said Nigeria, under his ‘Renewed Hope’ administration, is undergoing a process of financial re-engineering, and appealed to citizens to be patient and supportive of the ongoing reforms which are bound to transform the economy for the better.
“Nigeria is in good hands. The team is working, and we will work hard to give you the best economy and the best opportunities that you can imagine. The financial re-engineering of our country is ongoing. We are determined to deliver Nigeria safely through the tunnel of hope, stability, and economic prosperity”, the President stated.
Acknowledging the concerns raised at the meeting, the President explained that the complexities of State matters have limited his opportunities to frequently interact with some of his long-time friends and constituents in Lagos.
“For those having difficulty seeing me, kindly note that this job is monumental. It is not a one-man job. It is a collective task, and you have to be able to listen, decipher, tolerate, and sometimes what you do not expect will happen.
“As I was getting ready this morning to come here, news of the death of Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, (of Ondo State) came in, as well as the passing of former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Ghali Umar Na’Abba.
“Power is transient. Only Almighty Allah gives power, and only He will take it. There is the value of life and the goodness in what we do. The salt of goodness is a multiplier of other good things that we must cherish. Not necessarily for us, but for our children and grandchildren”, the President further stated.
Reflecting on his tenure as the Executive Governor of Lagos State, President Tinubu recounted the challenges faced and the successes achieved at the time.
Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, in his remarks, thanked President Tinubu for his leadership and for being the pathfinder of “the modern Lagos State”.
Also, in his remarks, the Ayangburen of Ikorodu Kingdom, Oba Kabiru Adewale Shotobi, called for a Constitutional amendment that recognises the role of traditional rulers.
