President Bola Tinubu has admitted that the surge in fuel prices is placing significant strain on Nigerians, while encouraging citizens to stay optimistic, insisting the country remains in a better position than some others
He made the remarks on Friday during a visit to Bayelsa State, where he commissioned several projects.
Speaking on the economic challenges, Tinubu said, “I hear you from various angles of the economy. The fuel price is biting hard, but look around, let’s just thank God together that you are better off.”
Drawing comparisons with other nations, the President pointed out that Nigeria’s struggles are not isolated. “Listen to them in Kenya, in other African countries, what they are going through. We will not look back. We will continue to find ways to ameliorate the suffering of the vulnerable. This is a government that cares.”
He assured Nigerians that efforts are ongoing to reduce the pressure on citizens, attributing the current economic difficulties to global realities.
“I am glad the Head of Service is here. Look at the numbers with the finance, economic planning, and budgeting, and we will see what we can do to ease the burden.
“But that is the development; the burden of it is what we are facing today. The challenge of the war we didn’t call for, but the effect of the interrelated world that we share. Both the joy and pain of it are universal.”
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