During an IFTAR dinner on Wednesday, April 3, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu reassured the public of his administration’s commitment to combating inflation and stabilizing the economy.
In his address to the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Tinubu reiterated his dedication to fulfilling his campaign promises, stating, “I campaigned on hope, I have to rest on that hope and push for that hope for the joy of everyone of us.”
Acknowledging the challenges posed by inflation, Tinubu emphasized the need for hard work and strategic economic measures: “The economy is looking good. Don’t worry about that. We know we have the challenge of inflation, it’s okay, we will bring it down.”
He also highlighted efforts to improve revenue generation and enhance Nigeria’s global standing: “We are re-engineering, our revenue is getting better and we are taking our sovereignty and respect back around the world.”
Tinubu concluded by emphasizing the collective responsibility of Nigerians in overcoming economic hurdles: “Whatever is happening to us we have to solve it by ourselves. It is your efforts, your thinking, your resourcefulness, your investment, your dedication, and hard work that can only get us there.”
The president’s remarks reflect ongoing efforts within the administration to address economic issues and foster stability in Nigeria.