President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday mentioned his administration will struggle off those that are decided to enslave Nigeria and its folks.
Tinubu mentioned his administration was inspired by the Nationwide Meeting’s assist over the past 19 months and was decided to take Nigeria to the Promised Land.
“The enslavers need us to be an enslaved folks, however we are saying no,” the President mentioned when he acquired Vice President Kashim Shettima, the management of the Nationwide Meeting and former principal officers of the Nationwide Meeting at his Oyinkan Abayomi Drive residence in Ikoyi, Lagos.
The Particular Adviser to the President on Info and Technique, Bayo Onanuga, revealed particulars of the discussions in an announcement he signed on Wednesday titled, ‘President Tinubu: We’re decided to take Nigeria to the Promised Land, lauds Nationwide Meeting for assist.’
The New Yr homage, led by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, preceded an identical go to by members of the Nigeria Governors Discussion board.
Tinubu mentioned, “It’s for us to construct a nation. We now have confidence and competence. The enslavers need us to be an enslaved folks, however we are saying no.
“We’re decided, we’re succesful, and we’re resolute, and we will likely be there. We are going to take Nigeria to that Promised Land with you.
“Nigerians are the center of all the pieces we’re doing. We now have come to serve. You could have made my day by approaching this go to. Pleased New Yr. Could God bless you and our nation and provides our nation extra prosperity.”
Tinubu mentioned the transformative journey his authorities had embarked upon was for all Nigerians.
“It’s for our tomorrow. It’s for the long run era. Your dedication will yield that fruit for the infants but unborn.
“Your dedication to worth addition and bringing in regards to the spirit of can do and should do is for all of us collectively,” he famous.
Acknowledging the encouragement from the lawmakers, the President pledged to work tougher, embrace mental inquisitiveness, and make brave choices for nationwide improvement.
“We now have a saying in Yoruba that it’s only a brave canine that can seize the animal within the bush,” he added.
In the meantime, Vice President Kashim Shettima argued that the economic system was selecting up partly as a result of shut working relationship between the manager and the legislature.
“The economic system has began selecting up, and within the coming weeks and months, Nigerians will begin smiling for the higher.
“I’m extremely optimistic about tomorrow. I consider we’ve got turned the nook and, Insha Allah, we will have a really sturdy financial actions within the new yr. I consider Nigerians will prosper.
“We’re working assiduously with the Nationwide Meeting to provide you with sturdy options to our nationwide challenges. There isn’t a nation that’s resistant to the financial headwinds the world over.”
He mentioned the Russia-Ukrainian struggle and plenty of different international tendencies have been affecting Nigeria as a result of it’s a part of the worldwide group.
“However I need to guarantee Nigerians that the economic system is popping the nook. By the grace of God, we’ve got crossed the Rubicon and are on a path to sustained development. We want Nigerians properly,” he mentioned.
The Senate President, Akpabio, counseled the President for his braveness and dedication to reform and guaranteed him that the Nationwide Meeting was firmly behind his administration.
“On this journey of restoration, transformation and rebuilding the nation, you aren’t alone. The Nationwide Meeting is with you and can stand by you,” he mentioned.
Akpabio highlighted the optimistic financial outlook below the Tinubu administration, citing achievements similar to oversubscription of Nigeria’s Eurobond, enhancements in ease of doing enterprise, and rising overseas investor confidence.
“We salute our males in uniform and commend you to your daring reforms. Buyers stay fascinated with Nigeria due to your management, and we’ll proceed to smile as the advantages materialise,” he added.
The Speaker of the Home of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, counseled the President for his respect and assist of the Nationwide Meeting.
Abbas mentioned many key figures within the administration, together with the President, Vice President, Spouse of the President, Chief of Workers to the President, Secretary to the Authorities of the Federation, and several other ministers, have been all former members of the Nationwide Meeting.
He remarked, “The Nationwide Meeting ought to contemplate itself fortunate, and to God be the glory, Mr President, the Nationwide Meeting at the moment is extra united than ever. The Nationwide Meeting is extra fulfilled than ever earlier than as a result of there’s nothing we’ve got ever knocked in your door to request for the Nationwide Meeting that you haven’t obliged.
“That is historic. That is commendable. We have to thanks for that. I additionally need to thanks for bringing extra succour to the poor.
“Nigerians had extra challenges in the beginning of 2023, however because the yr ended, extra meals and prosperity began pouring in. We consider 2025 would be the final yr the place each Nigerian will likely be pleased with this administration.”
Current on the assembly have been Vice President Kashim Shettima, Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin and Senate Majority Chief Opeyemi Bamidele.