What President Tinubu Told APC Governors

By  Ayodele Oni

As one of his assignments after taken his oath of office and assumption of duties, President Bola Tinubu has been meeting various stakeholders to chart a direction for his administration.

From May 29, when he was sworn-in, Tinubu has met heads of security agencies, some present and former governors of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and Progressives Governors.

Also a few appointments have been made like the Chief of Staff, Deputy and Secretary to the Government of the Federation.

Among the fallout of the Progressive Governors meeting with the President is the declaration by him to his visitors that he campaigned to get the job and  has no excuse to complain.

According to him, whatever decision the administration has made is in the best interest of Nigerians.

Apparently referring to the subsidy withdrawal, Tinubu said “I am not a dealer of petroleum products and don’t have a plan to be one. This is about Nigeria’s project, not Bola Tinubu.

“We have to push on, take decisions that will affect all of us. I inherited assets and liabilities of my predecessors, we just have to push on.

“As Progressive Governors, you have a role to educate the people about programmes and actions of Government. We need to do arithemetic and soul searching about the minimum wage. We must dig deep into the Federal Government revenue, we must dig deep, strengthen source and application of fund.

“If we think and work together, Nigeria of our dream is not far. As earlier said, there is no more multiple exchange rate. Let’s consult, deliberate and think together, I operate an open door policy.”

On grumblings over leadership of the incoming 10th National Assembly, the President advised the Governors to “constitute a committee to see the Senate President so that if there are areas of conflict or inadequacy, collaborative leadership can straighten this and the stability required.”

It was at the meeting that the President unveiled his Chief of Staff, Deputy CoS, and Secretary to Government of the Federation.