President Bola Tinubu addressed the Nigerian public during the unveiling of Edwin Clark‘s autobiography, “Brutally Frank.”
Represented by George Akume, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Tinubu drew a parallel between these challenges and the pains of childbirth, highlighting that they are instrumental in the birth of a new and improved Nigeria.
He emphasised that while immediate solutions might not be readily apparent, active participation from all citizens is vital in navigating through these transitional phases.
He reassured the public that the government is implementing measures to mitigate the impact of these changes.
As part of this effort, 100 trucks carrying fertilizers and grains have already been dispatched to states, with more assistance in the pipeline.
The address reads:
“And he (Tinubu) has also asked me to tell this gathering that we are going through a difficult phase in the history of this country,” he said.
“But these pains are pains of birth, the birth of a new nation. And that if you want to celebrate a child, a baby, then the mother must go through some pain. But at the end of the day, there is joy. There is merriment when the baby arrives. And we will certainly be there.
“Solutions to problems can never be as instant as coffee. But we must certainly be there.
“I know the removal of fuel subsidy has created some things. And that is why palliatives are being put in place; 100 trucks of fertilizers have been sent to the states.
“One hundred trucks of grains have been sent and more are coming and more buses are also coming.
“We can endure this for a moment. What we’re going through today is for a better tomorrow. Nations are great because citizens have hope. They have hope that tomorrow will be better than today.”