My ‘Baby Steps Of Pain’ Will Ultimately Benefit Nigerians – Tinubu
BY SEGUN ADEBAYO – President Bola Tinubu says his administration is taking baby steps of pain in economic reforms that will ultimately produce positive results for the overall benefit of all Nigerians.
He has therefore challenged Nigerians to bear with the government and endure the hardship they are experiencing at present due to ongoing reforms in the polity.
Assuredly, the President said though things are obviously tough at the moment; “Nigeria will see positive changes as we move along, just go through these baby steps of pains.
“Me too, I am taking baby steps as the president, not marching in a hurry, be ready to listen, maintain an open door policy, let the freedom flow, let the confidence return to Nigeria.”
President Tinubu, who spoke during a private visit to the Alake and Paramount ruler of Egbaland, Oba Adedotun Gbadebo, in Abeokuta, Ogun State, on Thursday, admitted taking some baby steps so far, adding that he is “not ready to march the ground in a hurry”.
Promising that Nigerians will eventually reap the fruits of the sacrifices they are now making, the President said; “This country is the only country we have. I have been a refugee. I know what it’s to be a refugee.”
He further said; “Let’s be united. Let’s be focused. No distractions. We will arrive at the positive destination for this country and it’s all in our hands. By the grace of God Almighty, we shall reap the fruit of our labour.
President Tinubu informed the Royal Father that he was in the palace to specifically appreciate him for the support during the electioneering campaigns, adding; “We delivered despite the hardship of no money, no fuel, I credit you.
“I don’t know that it will be like this, I just wanted to sneak in and sneak out, to see Kabiyesi now I know exactly what it is to be a president. Being here, I have redeemed the pledge that I will be back with victory and the crown.
“Now, all I ask for is prayer that will help the country and we are determined to help our country, to steer the ship of the nation, build a good team, positive for this country and deliver on all promises that I have made.”
Referring to his campaign slogan of “Renewed Hope”, the President said; “The hope is recharged, it’s here. That hope will never fade, that hope will recharge you life in positive manner.”
“I’m here still making that pledge of the campaign promise that there is no difference between us. We need your prayers, we need your support, we need your interventions to get our change of mind”, he begged the revered monarch
