“I know what it takes to govern, build Nigeria,” says president Tinubu

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has emphasized his commitment to nation-building, stating that while people may criticize him, he understands the demands of governance.

The president made the remark on Saturday during a meeting with stakeholders from the South-East geopolitical zone in Enugu. His visit was part of a working trip to commission various projects initiated by Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State.

Among the commissioned projects were 30 smart green schools, 60 completed type-2 primary health centers, and the newly upgraded 19-kilometer Airport-New Haven–Bisalla and Okpara Square roads.

During the meeting, President Tinubu reaffirmed his resolve to make tough decisions for the betterment of the nation.

He highlighted the removal of the petrol subsidy as a necessary step to secure the country’s future and protect the interests of coming generations.

“You are all members of one big, huge family called Nigeria but living in different rooms in the same house.

“This house, we must build it. Build it to satisfy our immediate need, which is not going to be enough yet but for tomorrow too. That is why the removal of the first subsidy was necessary.

“You cannot spend the future of generations yet unborn in advance. Don’t bankrupt the nation before they are born.

“I know people will fight, grumble, and abuse me, and everything, but I asked for the job. I know what it takes. I believe in myself, and I believe I can gather a very good team and build a nation.

“It is our country. We have to work really hard for it to build a nation that we can be proud of. Change the narrative—negative comment about Nigeria.

“I’m not taking that (negative comment). I’m very proud of Nigeria. You all should be proud of Nigeria,” he said.