President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Monday night declared that Nigeria has begun to overcome its economic challenges under his administration, stating that the country has “turned the corner” towards recovery.
Tinubu made the remarks while hosting religious and traditional leaders to an interfaith breaking of fast at the Presidential Villa Abuja, according to a statement issued by his spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga.
The President expressed gratitude for the opportunity to serve the country and pledged to remain committed to sustaining economic growth and national prosperity.
“I am just grateful, one person among millions, that I have been given the opportunity to serve,” Tinubu said. “All I can do is promise that I will continue to be faithful in discharging my duty. I can report that the economy has turned the corner.”
He added that Nigeria had successfully navigated a difficult economic period since his administration assumed office.
“It was very daunting and challenging when we took over. But today, I can say with pride and joy that we have survived. Pensioners are gradually getting relief,” he stated.
The President also claimed that financial conditions across states have improved, noting that governors no longer depend on bank loans to meet salary obligations.
“No governor in this country is running around the banks to borrow money to pay the salaries of their workers,” he said.
Tinubu further assured Nigerians that the country would not allow agents of instability to threaten its peace, unity, and sovereignty, while acknowledging the critical role religious and traditional leaders play in maintaining social harmony.
Speaking on behalf of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs and the Sultan of Sokoto, the Yahaya Abubakar, the Etsu Nupe, commended the President for bringing together leaders of different faiths, describing the event as a symbol of unity.
He offered prayers for divine guidance and protection for the country and success for the Tinubu administration.
Representatives of the Christian Association of Nigeria, including its president Daniel Okoh and Stephen Baba-Panya of the Evangelical Church Winning All, also pledged the church’s support for the administration’s efforts to strengthen the economy and improve national security.
Traditional rulers and religious leaders drawn from the six geopolitical zones of Nigeria attended the interfaith event.