President Bola Tinubu has addressed the suffering of Nigerians as a result of the elimination of subsidies, saying that their sacrifice would not go in vain.
He said this on Monday during a national broadcast to mark 2023 Democracy Day.
In order to mitigate the effects of the loss of gasoline subsidies, Tinubu continued by saying that the government would make significant investments in the infrastructure for transportation, education, regular power, healthcare, and other public utilities.
I admit that the choice will place an additional strain on the majority of our people, he remarked. We must make this choice in order to prevent the financial collapse of our nation and free our resources from the tyranny of elements.
He said, “I admit that the decision will impose an extra burden on the masses of our people. This is one decision we must bear to save our country from going under and take our resources away from the stranglehold of a few unpatriotic elements.
“Painfully, I have asked you, my compatriots, to sacrifice a little more for the survival of our country. For your trust and belief in us, I assure you that your sacrifice shall not be in vain.
“The government I lead will repay you through massive investment in transportation infrastructure, education, regular power supply, healthcare and other public utilities that will improve the quality of lives.
“The democracy MKO Abiola died for is one that promotes the welfare of the people over the personal interests of the ruling class and one where the governed can find personal fulfillment and happiness. That is the hope MKO Abiola ignited throughout our country in 1993.”
