64th Independence Anniversary: Tinubu acknowledges tough times facing Nigerians, calls for calm

President Bola Tinubu has acknowledged the current challenges facing Nigeria and assured that his administration is working to address them during his national broadcast commemorating the country’s 64th Independence Anniversary.

In his address, he urged Nigerians to be patient, emphasizing his commitment to inclusive development. Tinubu reflected on the vision of Nigeria’s founding fathers, who 64 years ago, chose democracy, aspiring to create a great nation that would lead Africa out of poverty, ignorance, and underdevelopment, serving as a beacon of hope.

“As I address you today, I am deeply aware of the struggles many of you face in these challenging times.

“Our administration knows that many of you struggle with rising living costs and the search for meaningful employment. I want to assure you that your voices are heard.

“As your President, I assure you that we are committed to finding sustainable solutions to alleviate the suffering of our citizens.

“Once again, I plead for your patience as the reforms we are implementing show positive signs, and we are beginning to see light at the end of the tunnel,” he said.

“Over six decades later, we can look back, and Nigerians worldwide can see how well we have succeeded in realising the lofty dreams of our founding fathers.

“The world is witnessing and benefiting from the can-do spirit of the Nigerian people, our massive intellectual capacity, and our enterprise and industry in all vocations, from arts to science, technology to infrastructure.

“The dreams that our founding fathers envisaged are still a work in progress. Every day, we put our hands on the plough, determined to do a better job of it.

“While it is tempting to focus on what has been left undone and where we have stumbled as a nation, we must never lose sight of how far we have come in forging and holding our country together,” he said.