By David Kabiyesi
President Bola Tinubu has encouraged Nigerians in the diaspora going through tough times in Europe to remain steadfast, urging them to expect light at the end of the tunnel.Addressing Nigerian in Paris, France, Tinubu said he once passed through the same rough path in life, but he eventually achieved his aim.
The President described Nigeria’s challenges as “enormous,” and said he was prepared for the tasks ahead of him as his administration aim to restore the country’s economy.
“Whether you voted for me or you didn’t vote for me, I am your president. By the grace of God, I have to work on your behalf,” he explained.
“So, your President is here. I danced for it and I have to continue to be prepared for it.
“The challenges are enormous. But do we have hope? Yes. With perseverance, determination, and persistence, we can achieve whatever we desire.”
“I know the road and I’ve been through what many of you have been through outside the country. I’ve been to America and the UK; I had been a night guard, security man, and a doorman in America. But I have achieved my aim.
The President recalled how he and his Special Adviser on Monetary Policy, Mr. Wale Edun, turned the fortunes of Lagos State around between 1999 and 2003 by striking up the internally generated revenue from N600m annually to N50bn monthly.
“Now, Lagos is on autopilot. Anybody intelligent enough can navigate it,” he added.
