President Bola Tinubu has called on political leaders in the country to channel more resources and policies toward catering to the needs of the poor and vulnerable.
The President, made the remark in Abuja on Monday when he hosted governors, members of the Federal Executive Council, FEC, Service Chiefs, and some selected Heads of Ministries, Departments, and Agencies, MDAs, to break the Ramadan fast at the State House, urging the leaders to be selfless and work in the interest of Nigerians.
“I thank you all for responding to this invitation. You honoured it out of respect, not because you don’t have enough to eat or share”, President Tinubu said.
Tinubu noted that political leaders’ efforts are crucial in meeting citizens’ expectations. He commended the people-oriented policies that have started yielding positive results in improved human development indexes and economic indicators.
He attributed the success of economic reforms to the collective effort of members of the FEC and the collaboration of leaders at the subnational levels.
“I recall in our first FEC meeting, I said we were going to work hard to fetch water from a dry well. We are still working hard to ensure that there is water to drink and that we spend money, not the people.
“You, the leaders at the subnational levels, are also doing all you can to spend money, not the people,” he noted.
President Tinubu urged political leaders to work for posterity so that history will remember them for good.
“Look at yourselves as navigators that will bring the country to the promised land. Standing here as President is a great honour, and you can’t trade it.
“Continue doing what you are doing. And do more for the people,” he added.
Tinubu said leaders must see the entire country as one big family in a house where people live in different rooms.
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