Hardship: Tinubu Begs Nigerians To Be Patient, Says I’ve Heard Your Voices

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appealed to Nigerians to be more patient with his administration.

The president made the compassionate call, on Tuesday, in commemoration of the nation’s 64^th Independence anniversary.

According to him, the administration understands what many Nigerians are going through at the moment, and is taking  deliberate steps to ameliorate the situation.

Across the country, there is low key celebrations in line with President Tinubu’s directive, due to the current economic situation in the country.

The magazine also reported that some Nigerians under the aegis of #Takeitback have set aside Tuesday to protest across the country, to draw government’s attention to the sufferings being experienced by many Nigerians.

Tinubu’s critics have blamed his government for making life more difficult for Nigerians due to its unfriendly policies.

For instance, the hike in the cost of petrol after the administration removed subsidy has pushed the cost of food and other household items to an unprecedented high level.

The government had also stopped paying subsidy on naira, a situation that has led to serious devaluation of the national currency.

These policies, critics of the administration say, were hastily implemented without due consultations with relevant stakeholders, and have led to frustrations across the country, while many have been further pushed into poverty.

In spite of the growing anger against his government, President Tinubu said deIlberate efforts are being made to   turn the situation around for the better.

Tinubu said, “I am deeply aware of the struggles many of you face in these challenging times. Our administration knows that many of you struggle with rising living costs and the search for meaningful employment. I want to assure you that your voices are heard.

As your President, I assure you that we are committed to finding sustainable solutions to alleviate the suffering of our citizens. Once again, I plead for your patience as the reforms we are implementing show positive signs, and we are beginning to see light at the end of the tunnel.”

Meanwhile, not a few Nigerians who listened to the president speak said he should go beyond mere rhetoric by taking decisive steps to improve the economic conditions of the masses.