By Kamil Opeyemi
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu described fuel subsidy as a kind of economic monster to Nigerians in the last 40 years.
He said this was why he was determined that no decision would be too hard for him to take if it is to bring prosperity to the country.
The president stated these when he had audience with all youth leaders of the All Progressive Congress across the country in his office on Thursday.
While calling for the patience and understanding of Nigerians, particularly the youths, Tinubu assured them that the hardships of the moment will eventually give way for a more prosperous, equitable and inclusive economy.
The President told the youths that his administration would include them in governance, and decision-making processes, adding that “no decision would be too difficult for his administration to take for the prosperity and unity of the nation.’’
President Tinubu said he feels the pains of citizens.
“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,’ he said.
“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.’’
The President noted 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.
In his remarks, the APC National Youth Leader, Hon. Abdullahi Dayo Israel, told the President that, as representatives of all the youth organs of the party, they had come to congratulate him on the party’s victory at the polls and seek inclusion in appointments into the dissolved boards and agencies of government.