Tinubu gives breakdown of why Nigeria is experiencing hardship
President Bola Tinubu has acknowledged the ongoing hardship in Nigeria.
In a statement made available to newsmen, the president attributed the current economic hardship to past mismanagement of resources.
Speaking at a meeting with the Forum of Former Presiding Officers of the National Assembly, Tinubu said that while Nigerians are facing economic challenges, his administration is committed to addressing the root causes and delivering lasting solutions.
The President stressed that he assumed office not for personal gain but to work for the progress of the nation.
He pointed to the neglect of key sectors, such as education and infrastructure, during times of high crude oil production, as contributing factors to the country’s current struggles.
Tinubu urged Nigerians to reflect on these past mistakes and focus on rebuilding critical areas to secure the future.
”I didn’t come to look for money and exploit the situation; I came to work. I asked for the votes, and Nigerians gave them to me.
”I have travelled the world and seen how developed countries have done it for themselves through collaboration, inclusiveness and financial structure.
”Yes, there is hardship, but how did we get here? What did we do when we had very high crude production?”
“We neglected our communities; we neglected the goose that lays the golden eggs; we forgot even to give them a good standard of living.
”We forgot to educate our children. Go round and look at the dilapidated schools. The education environment must be decent enough for pupils to want to learn.
”We can complain from now till eternity that the school enrolment is low. But did we do anything to encourage the enrolment process? We must ask ourselves because it is a matter of conscience,” he said.
