The country’s dire economic circumstances will be improved, according to President Bola Tinubu’s assurances.
During his address to the All Nigeria Editors Conference (ANEC) in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, on Wednesday, Tinubu provided the guarantee.
Speaking through Minister of Information Mohammed Idris, the President said he was aware of the pain Nigerians were going through and that significant steps had been taken to mitigate the effects of the elimination of fuel subsidies on the general public.
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In a litany of administration initiatives, he mentioned the N100 billion CNG-powered buses, the N35,000 salary hike for civil personnel, and the issuance of five executive directives to support businesses.
Along with the efforts to settle billion-dollar arrears in inherited foreign exchange, he also noted the formation of a committee to reduce tax burdens on Nigerians.
“We all have to make necessary sacrifices for the pains being experienced by Nigerians; we are all stakeholders in the development of our dear nation,” he continued.
Reiterating that his administration was not taking a vacation but rather trying to create a prosperous and dynamic nation, Tinubu said that the government would welcome insightful discussions about economic growth.
When covering national events, the President asked the media to remain unbiased and accurate.
