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He highlighted improvements in agriculture, investments, and fuel supply stability.
The President urged unity, promising security efforts and continued national progress.

President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to improving Nigeria’s economic future, assuring citizens that ongoing reforms will yield long-term benefits.

Speaking on Friday while receiving members of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) at the State House in Abuja, Tinubu defended his decision to remove the fuel subsidy, describing it as a necessary but tough move to prevent financial collapse.

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EKO HOT BLOG reports that he acknowledged the economic hardships caused by the policy but maintained that it was essential for stabilizing the nation.

“Yes, removing the fuel subsidy was hard, tough for me, but it was a choice that Nigeria had to face. We are not going to bankrupt our country,” he stated in a release issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga.

Tinubu highlighted positive economic developments resulting from the subsidy removal, including increased competition in the petroleum sector, improved agricultural productivity, and a gradual decline in commodity prices. According to him, these indicators signal an economic turnaround and growing investor confidence in Nigeria.

“There is hope; people are coming in to invest. They are saying good things about Nigeria. I am very proud of that. What seemed like a very difficult beginning is now showing us hope. And we are not even at half-time yet,” he added.

On national security, the President acknowledged the ongoing challenges but assured Nigerians that security agencies were making notable progress in tackling threats. He stressed that insecurity affects all citizens, regardless of religion or ethnicity, and reaffirmed his neutrality in religious matters.

“This insecurity affects everyone—Christians, Muslims alike. I have no religious bias; I won’t be a bigot. My wife is a pastor of the Redeemed Christian Church,” Tinubu said, emphasizing the need for unity beyond religious and ethnic divisions.

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He commended religious leaders for their continuous prayers and support, noting that Nigerians are beginning to experience renewed hope in the country’s future. Tinubu further assured that economic conditions were improving, citing increased foreign investments, a more stable fuel supply, and progress in agricultural production.

“We are witnessing a better deal, and there is renewed hope,” he concluded.