Nigeria can’t continue to be Father Christmas to neighbouring countries – President Tinubu declares
Recounting that the President had said he deserves no pity from anyone because he asked for the job, the Imperial Majesty appealed to President Tinubu not to underestimate the power and reach of traditional rulers in complementing the programmes and visions of the new government
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Nigeria can’t continue to be Father Christmas to neighbouring countries – President Tinubu declares
President Bola Tinubu has declared that Nigeria can not continue to be Father Christmas to neighbouring countries.
‘‘That’s devolution of power and that should be our contribution to the developmental projects you are looking for and we will continue in ways that will help our people,’’ he said.
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President Tinubu thanked members of NCTRN for their early visit and prayers for the success of his administration.
‘‘Without your prayers and support, I cannot stand before you as President and I thank you for your support during the campaigns,’’ he said.
In separate remarks, the Chairman and Co-Chairman of NCTRN, the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Saad Abubakar, and Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, pledged the support and loyalty of traditional rulers from the six geo-political zones to President Tinubu.
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They assured the President of their continued prayers in his resolve to move the country forward under his Renewed Hope agenda.
‘‘We are 100 per cent in support of your government and we believe in the will of the Almighty Allah you will move this country forward,’’ the Sultan said, while congratulating him and Vice President Kashim Shettima on their election victory, peaceful transition and assumption of office.
‘‘We will contribute our quota to the development of the country once you reach out to us,’’ the Sultan added.
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The Ooni of Ife expressed delight that the country has remained united and focused despite the challenges.
Recounting that the President had said he deserves no pity from anyone because he asked for the job, the Imperial Majesty appealed to President Tinubu not to underestimate the power and reach of traditional rulers in complementing the programmes and visions of the new government.
The President and his deputy listened to presentations from representatives from the six geo-political zones, including Shehu of Borno, Alhaji Ibn Umar Al Amin El-kanemi; Obi of Onitsha, Igwe Alfred Achebe; Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero; Amanayabo of Nembe, Edmund Daukoru; Tor Tiv, Prof. James Ayatse; and Deji of Akure, Oba Aladetoyinbo Aladelusi.
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Abiodun Oladunjoye
Director of Information
State House
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