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The Worst Is Over, Tinubu Says On Independence Day
President Bola Tinubu has declared on Independence Day that Nigeria has “turned the corner” towards economic prosperity, assuring citizens that the worst is behind them.
President Tinubu made the declaration in his national broadcast on Wednesday to mark Nigeria’s 65th Independence anniversary.
He said: “I am pleased to report that we have finally turned the corner.
“The worst is over.
“Yesterday’s pains are giving way to relief.”
Tinubu applauded Nigerians for their resilience and support, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to delivering on its promises.
He said: “I salute your endurance, support, and understanding.
”I will continue to work for you and justify the confidence you reposed in me to steer the ship of our nation to a safe harbour.”
He recalled that his administration inherited a near-collapsed economy, weakened by decades of fiscal mismanagement and distorted policies.
“Upon assuming office, our administration inherited a near-collapsed economy caused by decades of fiscal policy distortions and misalignment that had impaired real growth,” he said.
Tinubu said his government had a choice to continue with the status quo or pursue bold reforms to rescue the nation.
He stressed that without the tough decisions, Nigeria would have drifted into deeper economic crisis.
The President noted that within three years, the seeds of reforms in the removal of the corrupt fuel subsidy and unified foreign exchange are beginning to bear fruit.
He said these bold steps dismantled incentives that sustained a rent-seeking economy and redirected resources to priority sectors.
Tinubu said his administration had redirected the economy towards a more inclusive path.
His administration, he said, had been channelling money to fund education, healthcare, national security, agriculture, and critical economic infrastructure such as roads, power, broadband, and social investment programmes.
He called for collective action to accelerate development, warning that Nigeria remained in a race against time on infrastructure.
“We are racing against time. All hands must be on deck to fast track development and deliver the promise of a greater Nigeria,” he said.
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