Tinubu asks Nigerians for more time to complete reforms

President Bola Tinubu has asked Nigerians to give his administration more time to complete its programmes and reforms, saying the country is on the right path. Tinubu made the appeal in a message delivered by House of Representatives Speaker Tajudeen Abbas at a special Juma’at prayer at the National Mosque in Abuja on Friday. The event formed part of activities marking Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary.

Abbas said the President was urging citizens not to lose hope in Nigeria’s economic recovery and development. He said the administration was correcting what it described as mistakes and missed opportunities accumulated under previous governments. “Peace is coming back to this country.

Development is coming back to this country. Things will get better as we progress in this democracy,” Abbas said while conveying the President’s message. Tinubu said citizens should focus on the direction of the current government and continue supporting its efforts.

He said Nigerians had made sacrifices for the country and that there was light at the end of the tunnel. The President also described Nigeria as a mature nation while reflecting on its journey since independence. Abbas said the country’s history had included both difficulties and opportunities, and thanked God for allowing citizens to witness the anniversary.

The anniversary celebrations are being held on a low-key basis, with the Federal Government scheduling religious and civic activities ahead of October 1. The source material does not provide details of specific reforms or programmes the administration intends to complete.