President Bola Tinubu has said that Nigeria has overcome significant economic challenges under his administration, noting that state governors are no longer borrowing from banks to pay workers’ salaries.
The President made the remarks on Monday while hosting religious and traditional leaders at an interfaith breaking of fast at the Presidential Villa Abuja, according to a statement by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga.
Tinubu said his administration would continue to maximise the opportunity to lead the country by sustaining economic growth and prosperity.
“I am just grateful, one person among millions, that I have been given the opportunity to serve. And all I can do is promise that I will continue to be faithful in discharging my duty. I can report that the economy has turned the corner,” the President said.
“It is getting better. Pensioners are getting their relief gradually. We have saved Nigeria from bankruptcy.”
‘We Have Survived’
Tinubu noted that the economic situation was extremely challenging when his administration took office but expressed confidence that the country has moved past the most difficult phase.
“It was very daunting and challenging when we took over. But today I can say with pride and joy that we have survived. No governor in this country is running around the banks to borrow money to pay the salaries of their workers,” he said.
Security Assurances
The President also reassured Nigerians that the government would not allow agents of instability to undermine the nation’s peace, unity, and sovereignty.
“Yes, we are challenged; the terrorists are very desperate now because they are getting barraged and defeated, they leave trails of blood in their wake. But I assure you of one thing: Nigeria will never surrender. We are not discouraged. We are going to win and win well,” he added.
Tinubu reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to investing in key sectors such as agriculture and education to secure a better future for Nigerians.
Religious Leaders React
Speaking at the event, the Yahaya Abubakar, who represented the Sa’ad Abubakar and the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, thanked the President for bringing together leaders of the country’s two major religions for the interfaith gathering.
He prayed for divine guidance and peaceful coexistence across the country.
Also speaking, the President of the Christian Association of Nigeria, Daniel Okoh, alongside Stephen Baba-Panya of the Evangelical Church Winning All, assured Tinubu of the church’s support for government efforts to transform the economy and strengthen national security.
Traditional rulers and religious leaders from the six geopolitical zones attended the event.
