President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on Governors to sustain the ongoing efforts that have brought economic relief to Nigerians, urging them to remain committed to the collective mission of national progress.
Speaking during the first Iftar of the Ramadan season at the State House, Abuja, on Monday evening, Tinubu acknowledged the resilience of the Federal and State governments in tackling economic challenges.
He expressed confidence in their ability to continue driving positive change.
“I want us to just continue doing what we’re doing, to do more for our people,” the President said, emphasising the need for unity in governance.
“The history will just be there for you to rehearse and remember. Look upon yourself as a great navigator that will bring this country back to its promising self,” he said.
Addressing an audience that included Governors, Ministers, Service Chiefs and Heads of Federal Agencies, Tinubu reflected on the administration’s early challenges.
He recalled his remarks during the first Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting, where he likened the task ahead to “fetching water from a dry well.”
Despite these challenges, he noted that the economy has begun to stabilize, with food prices showing signs of moderation.
“Unusually, this is the Ramadan period when prices and speculators dwell on commodities, and food prices will go up, but we thank God that things are getting calmer and better. It means we’ve worked hard collectively to turn around”, he said.
The President also underscored the importance of responsible governance, urging leaders to focus on prudent financial management.
“We make sure that we can only spend the money, but not the people. And you, at the sub-national level, too, you’re doing all you can to spend the money and not the people,” he told the governors.
Tinubu further reinforced the importance of national unity, describing Nigeria as a single house with different rooms.
The Chairman of the Nigeria Governors Forum, Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, thanked the President for the bold and decisive reform of the Nigerian economy.
Benue Governor, Hyacinth Alia, who led the Christian prayers, said: “It is no coincidence that Muslims and Christians are fasting at the same time.”
The Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi, noted that the prices of goods and foodstuff were steadily dropping.
The Minister said the reforms had also improved livelihoods while commending the President for his courage.
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