President Bola Tinubu has addressed #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protesters and Nigerians again urging them to be patient with his administration, promising that the country is on the verge of a new dawn.
Daily Report Nigeria reports that the development was the second time in a week that Tinubu has addressed Nigerians and appealed for understanding amidst the current hardship.
In a video message released by the State House on August 7, 2024, the President acknowledged the challenges faced by Nigerians due to the fuel subsidy removal.
He admitted that an “avoidable lag” between the subsidy removal and the implementation of his administration’s plans has exacerbated the situation.
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Tinubu said:
“Fellow Nigerians, this period may be hard on us and there’s no doubt that it is tough on us but I urge you all to look beyond the present temporary pains and aim at the larger picture. All our good and helpful plans are in the works. More importantly, I know that they would work. Sadly, there was an avoidable lag between subsidy removal and these plans coming fully on line.
“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.
“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 in order to make this vision come true.”
