Tinubu optimistic Nigeria will overcome economic hardship, calls for reflection,  renewed commitment

President Bola Tinubu has expressed confidence that Nigeria will surmount its current economic challenges, assuring citizens of the nation’s resilience despite the adverse effects of global developments, particularly the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

The President gave the assurance on Sunday following a special prayer session held in his honour at the National Mosque in Abuja as part of activities to mark his 74th birthday.

President Tinubu acknowledged that Nigerians are grappling with difficulties, including electricity issues, rising transportation costs, and inflationary pressures, but maintained that the country would emerge stronger.

“There is that of electricity, there’s a problem of transportation hike, there’s a problem of expected inflation as a result of the war that we have no control over. But we will overcome it. We are a resilient nation that is very, very committed and resilient to the way of Almighty God; we will overcome all action,” he said.

The President noted that the present hardship is not unique to Nigeria, pointing out that the war in the Middle East has fuelled global instability and placed additional strain on economies worldwide.

He further expressed optimism that through faith in God and collective national resilience, the country would navigate through the difficulties.

Describing the occasion as solemn and reflective, the President said it was a moment to thank Almighty Allah for preserving his life, his family, and his team, while also praying for peace and stability across the globe.

“It’s a solemn day, it is a day to give thanks to Almighty Allah, sparing our lives and making things easy for me, family and all the team members; however, we are going through a very difficult period which is not our own making, as a result of the war in the Middle East. We pray to Almighty Allah to bring peace and stability to the rest of the world.

“I appreciate all of them, and I thank them. It was a deluge of best wishes, and I appreciate all Nigerians. It is time to reflect, to give thanks to God Almighty, as well as rededicate ourselves to the progress, development and prosperity of this country; we are challenged,” he added.

President Tinubu also urged Nigerians to use the moment for reflection and renewed dedication to the nation’s progress, development, and prosperity, stressing that the current challenges should reinforce the country’s resolve to move forward together.

The prayer session was organised by the Special Adviser to the President on Political Affairs, Alhaji Ibrahim Masari.

Governors, led by the Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum and Governor of Kwara State, AbdulRazaq AbdulRahman, also paid a congratulatory visit to the President on his 74th birthday.

Similarly, leaders of the National Assembly visited the President on Sunday in commemoration of his 74th birthday ceremony.

About The Author

Dele Fashomi

Dele Fashomi, seasoned journalist and communication teacher, is a holder of Master of Arts degree in Communication and Language Arts from the University of Ibadan in 1992/93.

Earlier, he had bagged a Bachelor degree from the same university in 1984, after which he proceeded to the Nigerian Institute of Journalism, Lagos, in 1990, for a postgraduate diploma in Journalism.

He had done many courses in communication, including the EU-BBC Editing Course in 2002.

Mr. Fashomi combines effectively the practice, research and teaching of communication. And to date, he has published two academic works in communication: Issues in Communication Technology and Policy (2010) and Economic and Social Issues in Advertising and PR (2013).

He had his first break in the Nigerian media in Concord Newspapers in 1990 and today, he has over two and half decades experience earned in several newspapers.

He has been part of many start-ups, such as The Republic (1987), The Comet (1999), The Anchor 2001 – 2002; Sun Newspapers (2003); Westerner newsmagazine (2005 – 2010) as Editor; National Life (2011) as Sunday Editor, and Newswatch Newspapers (2012- 2016) as Daily Editor.

Dele Fashomi is now the Publisher/Editor-in-Chief of Newstide247.com newspaper online, which he started in July 2015. He is also into biography writing, with many books in his trail, some of which he wrote alone and one he co- authored with his mentor, Mr Dare Babarinsa, entitled:  Olabiyi Durojaiye – DARE TO BE DiFFERENT. He also guided and collaborated with Pa Olatunji Odusanya in writing his autobiography – AGAINST ALL ODDS. There are many other books in the works under his pen.

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