President Bola Tinubu has appealed to Nigerians to believe in his policies to steer the country to a better future.
There has been protests across the country since August 1, over the cost of food and hardship. The demonstrations have turned violent in the northern part of the country, with hoodlums looting and destroying private and public properties.
One of the several demands being made by the protesters is the return of fuel subsidy, which Tinubu announced would no longer be available in his inauguration speech last year.
The cost of transportation and inflation have driven the cost of living beyond what common Nigerians can afford.
In a video posted on his X handle, Tinubu said there was an “unavoidable lag between subsidy removal” and the execution of his plans.
The president admitted that the current economic climate is “tough” on Nigerians, adding that his reforms “would work”.
“This period may be hard on us and there is no doubt that it is tough on us. But I urge you all to look beyond the present temporary pain and aim at the larger picture,” the president said.
“All our good and helpful plans are in the works. More importantly, I know that they would work.
“However, we are swiftly closing the time gap. I plead with you, please have faith in our ability to deliver and in our concern for your well-being. We will get out of this turbulence.
“Due to the measures we have taken, Nigeria will be better equipped and able to take advantage of the future that awaits her.”
The president assured Nigerians that the country is “exiting darkness to enter a new and glorious dawn”.
“Now, I must get back to work, in order to make this future come true,” Tinubu added.
