President Tinubu Calls For Unity as Nigeria Turns 63

President Bola Tinubu has called on all Nigerians to join him in efforts to remake Nigeria into a better place for all citizens. The president further called for unity, courage, compassion, and commitment to nation-building, declaring his unwavering dedication to serving the nation faithfully.

The president outlined various measures aimed at easing the burden on citizens, including an Infrastructure Support Fund for states, and the deployment of cheaper, safer Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses to lower transport costs.

He said, “At my inauguration, I made important promises about how I would govern this great nation. I said that bold reforms were necessary to place our nation on the path of prosperity and growth. On that occasion, I announced the end of the fuel subsidy.

Nigeria has been struggling with security issues for over a decade, with attacks by militants Boko Haram, ISWAP. The northeast of the country has been hardest hit and has suffered both economic hardship and food shortages. In July 2023, the UN reported of possible famine in the region as farming has been severely hampered by attacks.

He noted that lowering transport costs will be key and that his administration had opened a new chapter in public transportation through the deployment of cheaper, safer Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses across the nation which will operate at a fraction of current fuel prices, positively affecting transport fares.

According to him, the new CNG conversion kits will start coming in very soon as all hands are on deck to fast track the usually lengthy procurement process. The president paid tributes to Nigeria’s founding fathers and mothers, highlighting their dedication and leadership in establishing a sovereign and independent nation.