President Bola Tinubu reaffirmed his commitment to leading Nigeria towards progress and prosperity, stating he is fully aware of the responsibilities that come with his role. The President made these remarks during his visit to Enugu State on Saturday, January 4, where he commissioned several infrastructure projects.
While addressing attendees, President Tinubu emphasized the importance of unity, hard work, and national pride, saying:
“It is our country. We have to work really hard for it; to build a nation that we can be proud of. Change the narrative. Negative comment about Nigeria? I’m not taking that! I’m very proud of Nigeria. You all should be proud of Nigeria. You are all a member of one big, huge family called Nigeria, but living in different rooms in the same house. This house, we must build it. Build it to satisfy our immediate need, which is not going to be enough yet but for tomorrow too.”
The President also defended his decision to remove the fuel subsidy, describing it as a crucial step to secure the nation’s economic future:
“You cannot spend the future of generations yet unborn in advance. Don’t bankrupt the nation before they are born. I know people will fight, grumble, abuse me, and everything. But I asked for the job. I know what it takes. I believe in myself, and I believe I can gather a very good team and build a nation.”
The visit underscored the administration’s focus on infrastructure development as a pathway to national transformation, with Tinubu reiterating his dedication to creating a prosperous Nigeria for both current and future generations.