President Bola Tinubu of Nigeria has reaffirmed his commitment to serving the country, stressing that his administration’s focus is on making a meaningful impact across several key sectors, including infrastructure, energy, education, and the economy.
Speaking during a meeting with the Forum of Former Presiding Officers of the National Assembly, led by former Senate President Ken Nnamani, Tinubu emphasized that he sought office not for personal gain but to work for Nigeria’s progress.
“I didn’t come to look for money and exploit the situation; I came to work. I asked for the votes, and Nigerians gave them to me,” President Tinubu was quoted as saying in a statement signed by his media aide, Bayo Onanuga.
He further acknowledged the support he had received from the Forum members, regardless of party affiliation, and called for continued unity and collaboration to achieve national goals. “Regardless of party differences of the past and difficulty of the present, you still believe in me and what we all plan for this country. I thank you very much; no one will do it better than us,” Tinubu said.
Reflecting on the challenges facing Nigeria, especially the hardship resulting from past neglect, he said, “Yes, there is hardship, but how did we get here? What did we do when we had very high crude production? We neglected our communities; we forgot to educate our children. Go round and look at the dilapidated schools. The education environment must be decent enough for pupils to want to learn.”
Senator Ken Nnamani, speaking on behalf of the Forum, praised Tinubu’s efforts and expressed confidence in his ability to tackle the nation’s challenges. “Mr President, history has never been the burden of one man alone, but some are called to meet a special share of its challenges. We believe that with your experience, you can face the difficulties and surmount them,” Nnamani said.
He also commended the President’s bold decisions, particularly his handling of local government autonomy, which has garnered both admiration and support from across political lines.
