President Tinubu

Author: Gist Correspondent

President Bola Tinubu has urged Nigerians to remain hopeful despite the country’s security challenges and economic difficulties, assuring that better days are ahead.

Tinubu gave the assurance on Friday at the 66th Independence Anniversary Juma’at Service held at the National Mosque in Abuja. He was represented at the ceremony by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas.

The President acknowledged the challenges and missed opportunities Nigeria had experienced over the years, saying his administration was taking steps to correct past mistakes and place the country on a sustainable path to development.

He said peace was gradually returning to the country while efforts were ongoing to revive development and strengthen the nation’s democratic gains.

“Peace is coming back to this country. Development is coming back to this country. Things will get better as we progress in this democracy,” Tinubu said.

The President called on Nigerians to use the Independence anniversary to reflect on the nation’s journey while maintaining hope for a more prosperous future.

He said the government and citizens had made sacrifices towards rebuilding the country and restoring its economic and social prospects.

Tinubu also appealed to Nigerians to give his administration more time to consolidate its ongoing programmes and complete what he described as its good work.

“We should give this government more opportunity for it to come back and finish the good work,” he said.

The service was attended by the Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin; Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago; Kogi State Governor, Usman Ododo; Etsu Nupe, Alhaji Yahaya Abubakar, and other dignitaries.