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We are the ones who will tell you the truth about what is happening in our various communities.’’ The royal father said an executive council meeting was held on Monday, and the Council, composed of all State Chairmen of the 36 States and the FCT, met to deliberate on the economy.
“We have created instruments to support the students so that they get education, consumer credit to expand the economy, to improve the purchasing power of the people in order to rejuvenate the economy within a short period of time.
We cannot blame God for giving us these children, and we have to seek peace and better livelihoods,’’the President said as quoted in a statement by his spokesperson,Ajuri Ngelale.
We want to encourage you, Mr.
President, we will all get back to our various communities and let our people know because none of us locks our palaces,’’ the Monarch added.
The Nigerian leader stressed that he is committed to doing more to meet the needs and aspirations of the people, even as he noted that the nation’s economy is on a gradual but steady path of recovery.
That is why I must say thank you for talking to the citizens,’’the President told the traditional rulers.
I can assure you, this economy will be revived, will survive, and prosper,’’ the President emphasized.
In his remarks, the Sultan of Sokoto said:“I believe that this brief meeting will clear some issues that many people have in their minds.
We are still recalibrating our oil usage,’’the President stated.
The meeting, which held in the State House, Abuja, had in attendance prominent monarchs, including the Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, and the Ooni of Ife, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi.
He identified the student loan programme, the consumer credit scheme, and the affirmation of fiscal autonomy for local government councils, saying the Ministry of Finance will continue to ensure that funds go to the grassroots for human and infrastructural development.
“Security is getting better, but we cannot take our eyes off the camera because it takes one accident for things to flare up.
“Yes, it is true that I asked for this job, and I approached some of you to support me.
The President declared during the meeting that his administration is not afraid of the protest, but is worried about what may happen to ordinary Nigerians if the protest goes ahead.
“Even if it is two million hectares of arable land, you can create opportunities for farmers on a small scale.
During the meeting,President Tinubureiterated his commitment to making Nigeria a better place for all and sundry, noting that he asked for the job and he is ready to do it.
“The economic viability of infrastructure has to be studied before we embark on projects.
President Tinubu said he will continue to explain the economic reforms and projected benefits to the nation, adding that he remains open to dialogue for the development of the country..
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