President Bola Tinubu has stated that poverty is not something to be ashamed of, but rather something that should be deemed unacceptable.

Tinubu made the statement in his address at the closing ceremony of a three-day cabinet retreat, held at the State House Conference Centre in Abuja.

He expressed his unwavering belief that Nigerians can overcome poverty.

The President urged members of his cabinet and other top management staff of the civil service to join forces, change the prevailing narrative of the country, and usher in a new era of economic prosperity.

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Tinubu said:

“Since we are one family and one nation, and we are in this vehicle together, to change the narrative and bring about economic prosperity of our country; are we ready?

“Poverty is not a shameful thing but it’s not just acceptable. If you check your history, there’s a trace of poverty in it but we should find a way to dig ourselves out of it.

“So, it is left for you and me to navigate his ship out of poverty. We have a lot of work ahead of us.”