Vice President Kashim Shettima has called on Nigerians to be patient, assuring them that President Bola Tinubu is fully aware of their concerns and anxieties.
He also revealed that the president is conscious of the activities of the oil subsidy cabal but remains committed to pushing forward with the necessary reforms despite the current challenges facing the country.
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Shettima’s appeal came in response to the ongoing nationwide hunger protests and emphasized the need for patience with the president in light of the hardships brought about by the removal of the fuel subsidy, the unification of the foreign exchange market, and other economic reforms.
He made this statement at the African Caucus meeting 2024, held on Friday in Abuja, where he was representing the president.
He said, “We are gathered here against the backdrop of what happened a couple of weeks ago in Kenya. There is understandable apprehension in the country, but here we are; no matter how long the night is, it must give way to the light of dawn. Surely, the weather might be cloudy, but it won’t rain forever.
“The president made the painful decisions. Reforms are imperative, and we know the consequences of unveiling a masquerade. We are aware of the oil subsidy cabal, but we are determined to push on; efforts will be made with human kindness. Please be patient; our hearts go out to our continent as it endures the cost-of-living hardship, but we shall overcome.”
