President Bola Tinubu on Friday described the economic hardship that followed some of his reforms as a “pain from an economic surgery” and thanked Nigerians for their perseverance, assuring them the nation’s economy is recovering from its crisis.
Tinubu delivered the message at Mapo Hall in Ibadan, Oyo State, during the coronation of the 44th Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja.
The President said, “To many of you here present, today I’m honoured and I’m very proud to give you the cheering news that economy has turned the corner, there’s a bright light at the end of the tunnel.”
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He acknowledged the current difficulties, stating, “Your suffering is a pain, a pain of a painful surgery but it is now returned to the moment of growth and prosperity that’s awaiting us ahead. Thank you for your perseverance. Thank you for your endurance and thank you for your understanding.”
Tinubu arrived at the venue alongside Governor Seyi Makinde at 2:28 pm, with the Governors of Ondo, Osun, Ekiti, and some members of the Federal Executive Council in his entourage.
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Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja officially ascended the throne on Friday, nearly three months after the death of the 43rd Olubadan, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, on July 7, 2025. Ladoja had already been crowned before the President’s arrival, having completed traditional rites including receiving the traditional “Akoko leaf” and the white crown at the Ose Meji Temple.
The event attracted a host of dignitaries, including “former governors, first-class monarchs, Senators, House of Representatives members and state lawmakers.”
Traditional rulers in attendance included the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar III, Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, Soun of Ogbomosho, Oba Ghandi Adeoye, Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrasheed Adewale, and Olugbo of Ugbo Kingdom, Oba Fredrick Obateru Akinruntan.
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