President Bola Tinubu has urged Nigerian youths to be patient and sympathetic of the hardships brought about by his economic and monetary policies, predicting that the difficulties will eventually result in a more affluent, egalitarian, and inclusive economy.
Mr Tinubu delivered the assurance on Thursday in Abuja at a meeting with All Progressives Congress national youth leaders from the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory.
The president assured the youths that his administration would include them in governance and decision-making processes, and that no decision would be too difficult for my administration to make in the interest of the nation’s growth and unity.
“I make my pledge to the country that no decision will be difficult for this administration to take for the prosperity and unity of this country. Economic reforms could be slow. Be patient a little more,” stated Mr Tinubu. “I can assure you that I understand the pains you are going through. It is not easy to get out the monster of over 40 years called fuel subsidy.’’
Mr Tinubu emphasized that his administration would do all possible to broaden the net to include more women and youths. This will be accomplished, among other things, by “collaborating with our lending institutions to provide micro-loans at very low interest rates” for citizens’ economic activity.
According to APC national youth leader Abdullahi Israel, the visit was made to congratulate the president on the party’s victory in the 2023 elections.
While guaranteeing the president of their continuing support, Mr Israel encouraged him to include them in nominations to government bodies and agencies that had been dissolved.
