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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has openly addressed the increasing hardships brought on by soaring fuel prices, urging citizens to keep their spirits high.
On Friday, during his visit to Bayelsa State, the President inaugurated various projects and spoke about the pressing economic issues facing the nation.
“I understand the challenges from all corners of the economy. The impact of rising fuel prices is significant, but let us be grateful for the progress we have made,” Tinubu remarked.
He compared Nigeria’s current state to that of other African nations, suggesting that these difficulties are not exclusive to Nigeria.
“Consider the situations in Kenya and other African countries; they face similar trials. We will not turn back. We are committed to finding solutions to ease the burdens on the vulnerable. This is a government that truly cares,” he emphasized.
Tinubu also stated that the government is working to ease the burden on citizens, attributing the economic strain to global factors affecting interconnected economies.
“The challenge is from a war we did not call for, but the effects of the interrelated world that we share. Both the joy and pain of it are universal,” he concluded.
Since assuming office in May 2023, the administration has introduced major economic reforms, including the removal of fuel subsidy and the floating of the naira.
While these policies are aimed at long term stability, they have contributed to rising inflation and an increased cost of living, leaving many Nigerians struggling to cope.
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“The fuel price is biting hard, but look around, let us thank God together, that you are better off than those in Kenya and other African countries”
– Tinubu tells Nigerians pic.twitter.com/cESKCi3zgx
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