President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on Nigerians to give his administration more time to complete the programmes and reforms currently being implemented by his government.
As part of events honoring Nigeria’s 66th anniversary of independence, the President made the plea on Friday during a special Juma’at prayer at the National Mosque in Abuja.
The President was represented at the event by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, who delivered the President’s message to Nigerians.
Abbas claims that the administration is attempting to solve long-standing issues and undo what it called “mistakes and missed opportunities” carried over from earlier administrations.
President Tinubu exhorted Nigerians to have hope for the nation’s economic recovery and sustainable development.
Abbas said Nigeria’s 66 years of independence represented a significant milestone, noting that the country had experienced both challenges and opportunities throughout its journey.
He acknowledged that the country had encountered many challenges over the years, but he thanked God for keeping it going and enabling Nigerians to celebrate another anniversary of their independence.
The President’s assurance that the government was still dedicated to bringing about peace and advancing national development was also communicated by the Speaker.
“Citizens should not lose hope. Peace is coming back to this country, and development is coming back to this country. Things will get better as we progress in this democracy,” Abbas said.
Additionally, The President insisted that his administration was improving the nation and resolving the problems left by earlier administrations.
He asked Nigerians to support the government’s ongoing reforms and acknowledge its efforts.
The President urged more time for his administration to finish what it had begun, saying that Nigerians had made great sacrifices for the nation.
He said he was confident that as the government pursued its reform agenda, the nation would come out stronger.
The 66th Independence Anniversary is being marked on a low-key basis, with the Federal Government organising religious and civic activities ahead of the October 1 celebration.
