President Bola Tinubu has called on Nigerian youths to be patient and understanding with the hardship occasioned by the economic initiatives of his administration.

Tinubu the hardship of the moment would eventually give way to a more prosperous, equitable, and inclusive economy.

The president gave the assurance at a meeting with the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Youth Leaders from the 36 states and Federal Capital Territory at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Thursday, July 26, 2023.

He told the youths that his administration would include them in governance and decision-making processes, assuring that no decision will be too difficult for my administration to take for the prosperity and unity of the nation.

President Tinubu said: “I make my pledge to the country that no decision will be difficult for this administration to take for the prosperity and unity of this country. Economic reforms could be slow. Be patient a little more.

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“I can assure you that I understand the pains you are going through. It is not easy to get out the monster of over 40 years called fuel subsidy.”

Tinubu stated that his administration would do everything necessary to widen the net in order to accommodate more women and youths.

According to him, this will be done, among others, by ‘liaising with our lending institutions to give micro-loans at a very low-interest rate’ for economic activities among the citizens.

Speaking, the APC National Youth Leader, Abdullahi Israel, said the visit was to congratulate Tinubu on the party’s victory at the 2023 polls.

While assuring the president of their continued support, Israel urged him to include them in appointments into the dissolved boards and agencies of government.

The Star