President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerians that the country will not allow agents of instability to undermine its peace, unity and sovereignty.
The President gave the assurance on Monday evening while hosting religious and traditional leaders from across the country for an interfaith breaking of fast at the State House Abuja.
Tinubu acknowledged the role of religious and traditional leaders in promoting peace, stability and moral guidance within their communities.
Despite ongoing security challenges, the President said Nigeria would prevail over those seeking to destabilise the country.
“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,” Tinubu said.
“But I assure you of one thing: Nigeria will never surrender. We are not discouraged. We are going to win and win well.”
Tinubu Speaks On Economy
The President also pledged to continue working to sustain the country’s economic recovery and prosperity.
According to him, his administration inherited serious economic difficulties but has made progress in stabilising the nation’s financial outlook.
“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,” he said.
“I can report that the economy has turned the corner. It is getting better. Pensioners are getting their relief gradually. We have saved Nigeria from bankruptcy.”
Tinubu said the situation was difficult at the start of his administration but expressed confidence that the country had moved past its most challenging 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 added.
Religious Leaders Speak
Earlier, the Yahaya Abubakar, who represented the Sa’ad Abubakar and the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, commended the President for bringing together leaders of the two major religions for the interfaith event.
He prayed for divine guidance and success for the administration.
Also speaking, the President of the Christian Association of Nigeria, Daniel Okoh, assured the government of continued support from the church in efforts to strengthen the economy and improve national security.
Traditional rulers and religious leaders from the six geopolitical zones of Nigeria attended the event.
