Nigeria’s president-elect, Bola Tinubu has declared he understands the pains of youths in the country.
The former Lagos givernor said this in his acceptance speech after he was declared winner of Saturday’s presidential election by the Independent National Electoral Commission.
Daily Report Nigeria reports that Tinubu was declared winner on Wednesday morning ahead of Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party and Peter Obi of the Labour Party.
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The former national leader of the All Progressives Congress said his administration will tackle the fears of the youths head-on.
He said;
“Now, to you, the young people of this country, I hear you loud and clear. I understand your pains, your yearnings for good governance, a functional economy and a safe nation that protects you and your future.
“I am aware that for many of you Nigeria has become a place of abiding challenges limiting your ability to see a bright future for yourselves.
“Remodeling our precious national home requires the harmonious efforts of all of us, especially the youth. Working together, we shall move this nation as never before.
“My running mate, Vice President-elect Shettima, and I understand the challenges ahead. More importantly, we also understand and deeply value the talent and innate goodness of you, the Nigerian people.
“We pledge to listen and to do the difficult things, the big deeds, that put us on the path of irreversible progress. Hold us firmly to account, but please give us a chance first.
“Together, we shall build a brighter and more productive society for today, tomorrow and for years to come,” he added.
