President Bola Tinubu has stated that Nigeria has avoided economic collapse and is now on a path toward recovery, while assuring citizens that the government remains committed to protecting the nation’s unity and stability.
The president made the remarks on Monday while hosting religious and traditional leaders for an interfaith breaking of the fast at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. He praised the leaders for their role in promoting peace, moral guidance and stability within their communities.
Tinubu acknowledged that the country continues to face security challenges but insisted that the government is determined to defeat threats to national stability. According to him, terrorist groups have become increasingly desperate as security forces intensify operations against them.
“Yes, we are challenged. The terrorists are very desperate now because they are getting defeated and pushed back,” Tinubu said. “But Nigeria will never surrender. We are not discouraged and we will win.”
The president also used the occasion to reflect on the economic situation inherited by his administration, describing it as extremely difficult when he assumed office. He said the government has since taken steps to stabilise the economy and improve the country’s financial outlook.
Tinubu noted that economic conditions are gradually improving and that the administration is focused on sustaining growth and prosperity. He added that pensioners have begun receiving relief and that the country has avoided a looming financial crisis.
“It was very daunting and challenging when we took over,” he said. “But today I can say with pride that we have survived. We have saved Nigeria from bankruptcy.”
He further stated that the financial situation of state governments has also improved, claiming that governors are no longer struggling to obtain bank loans in order to pay workers’ salaries.
- Tinubu pledged to continue using the mandate given to him by Nigerians to strengthen the economy while safeguarding the nation’s unity and sovereignty.
