President Bola Tinubu has urged Nigerians to remain patient with his administration, assuring that the nation’s current economic challenges are temporary and that better days are ahead.
Speaking on Saturday at the inauguration of the 30km, six-lane Phase 1, Section 1 of the 750km Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, Tinubu addressed the economic situation and his government’s ongoing reforms.
“I know at this stage, your expectation is still very high and our people are still going through difficult times. I take this opportunity to appeal to all Nigerians that the hope is here and it is realisable,” the president said.
He added that positive signs are beginning to emerge as a result of his administration’s efforts.
“You would be proud of the benefits, there is light at the end of the tunnel. Inflation is coming down, the corruption in the exchange rate is eliminated, the corruption in fuel subsidy is limited to the barest minimum.
“It is all for you the people, we are reducing the cost of manufacturing, and encouraging manufacturing locally. We give all incentives for everyone to abide by the principle. May God bless our country; may God bless Lagos State and keep our fighting soldiers safe.”
While commending the significance of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, Tinubu issued a stern warning to developers building without proper approvals.
“Let me at this stage warn all developers, the Federal Government reinforced the setbacks for the interest of our nation, development without approval will not be compensated. We have gazetted and published the setbacks, we are going to enforce it rigidly in every way possible,” he declared.
