The Federal Government has hailed Nigerians for their perseverance amid the economic challenges in the country, assuring that the sacrifice won’t be in vain.

Mohammed Idris, Minister of Information and National Orientation said this on Thursday during a press conference by the Inter-Ministerial Committee on Nigeria’s 64th Independence Anniversary.

The Minister, who thanked the citizens for their patience and perseverance “in this very difficult period in the evolution of our economy,” added that “the journey has been tough but surely there is light at the end of the tunnel. Our sacrifices will not be in vain.”

At the briefing were the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, Finance Minister, Wale Edun, Works Minister, Senator Dave Umahi, Minister of Budget and National Planning, Atiku Bagudu, among others.

Idris told the gathering that “this is a time of reflection, celebration, and renewed hope as we honour the journey of Nigeria, a nation that has demonstrated resilience, strength, capacity, and an unyielding spirit in the face of numerous and daunting challenges.

“Since gaining independence in 1960, Nigeria has evolved from a nation of hope and potential into a leading force on the African continent and a respected voice in the global community. We have faced numerous trials, from political upheavals to economic challenges, but each time, we have risen stronger through our shared unwavering vision of a united and prosperous country.

“Our democracy, now unbroken for a quarter of a century, stands as a testament to the will of the Nigerian people to attain and sustain freedom and liberty for posterity. Despite some challenges, we have weathered the storm and remained committed to democratic values and showcasing the maturity of our political system.”

He said under the visionary leadership of President Tinubu, “we have initiated transformative policies and reforms aimed at correcting the missteps of the past and repositioning Nigeria as an economic superpower in the near future.

“Despite global economic headwinds and the transitional pains accompanying some of the reforms, the President has remained focused in his efforts towards reviving our economy and returning the country to the path of prosperity and sustainable growth.”

He identified other landmark achievements and interventions of the current administration to include local government autonomy, ensuring macroeconomic stability, stabilizing the foreign exchange regime, reforming the tax system to make it more efficient, and less burdensome on Nigerians, repositioning our oil and gas sector to attract new investment, and prioritizing the diversification and expansion of government revenues.

The Minister further stated that following the removal of the petroleum subsidy, President Tinubu was “gradually guiding Nigeria into an unprecedented energy transition phase, launching a presidential initiative to move the country from fossil fuels to Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) as a fuel for vehicles and machinery.”

“The ongoing rollout of CNG and associated infrastructure is reducing transportation costs for Nigerians by up to 60 percent, creating jobs, and attracting tens of millions of dollars in local and foreign investment.

“The young people of Nigeria now have a clearer path to sustainable tertiary education through the Student Loans (Access to Higher Education) Act 2024, which has established the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND). Complementing this is the new Consumer Credit Corporation, established to guarantee access to low-cost and flexible consumer credit.

“In multiple ways the President is focused on putting more money in the pockets of the Nigerian people, and creating avenues for sustainable prosperity.

“Let me now use this opportunity to thank Nigerians for your patience and resilience in this very difficult period in the evolution of our economy. The journey has been tough but surely there is light at the end of the tunnel. Our sacrifices will not be in vain.

“Amid these challenging times, we should never underplay the emerging shoots of progress, whether it is the growing success of our military against bandits and criminals, or the drop in inflation for a second consecutive month, or the mounting testimonials from delighted beneficiaries of business grants, student loans, and CNG vehicle conversions, among others.

“Let us continue to remind ourselves that we share the collective task of striving for the peace, unity and stability of this great country of ours. Together we will build a nation that will be the pride of every black man on the planet.”

Source: https://dailypost.ng/Hardship-Our-sacrifices-won’t-be-in-vain-nigerian-govt

Nigeria is perishing because of apc

But the government is not sacrificing

Says someone who exports locally harvested crude oil to his company abroad so he can bring it back and sell for more profits...feeding fat from national resources!

The annoying thing about Nigeria is the lies the government tells the people....

We take politics to be more important than the people.....

Sacrifice is when both the leaders and the masses truly undergo the same thing. But pain and wickedness is what makes the poor keep becoming poor and hopeless while leaders spend so much money in billions to buy things they already have.
1. Under your watch naira was devalued so bad that 200 Ghana Cedis is about N20,800 Ghana here.
2. A nation that have crude is buying fuel for 1200 per liter the same govt came out to tell Nigerians that it will never happen well it happened when we even began to refine fuel in Lagos.
3. People began to switch to cooking glass you increased it.
4. You scammed your own people that you'll put them in band A to have constant light, (Band A meters began to read faster than normal, the 20 hours per dey didn't work, you secretly place like half of Nigerians in that wicked band A) all because you felt it was too cheap now Nigerians are paying through tier nose.
5. How bag of rice rose from 35k to 90k is still a mystery. When I saw the govt planning to sell rice at 40k I know they imposed these hardship.

Please Nigerian leaders, whatever Nigerians have done to deserve all these forgive them now that you can, because a set of people who are not gullible and tribalistic as our own generation will arise and they might not show mercy. This is not a threat.

I wish the wind blowing in West Africa will blow reach Nigeria so some people go get sense and all these nonsense go stop.

Yimu

God will destroy Tinunbu and all his enablers. Nobody on earth that has undermined Almighty God that has succeeded, tinubu's case will not be different. He will be destroyed without any redemption

Tinubu supporters don't know who they are dealing with...

JASONjnr:
The annoying thing about Nigeria is the lies the government tells the people....

We take politics to be more important than the people.....

Nigeria is the only country in the world, where the government blatantly lies to the people.

We've heard

How the money when una dey loot,go be in vein before.. Anyhow set of clowns

It is even a dangerous sacrifice now.

They are sacrificing Nigerians for their enjoyment.
Can one tell me a sacrifice the presidency has made?

Only the poor masses are good at sacrificing

Just watch how their miscreants will be jumping and shouting ride on Bullion van theif

Na wa o. Hailing us like we had a choice.

In the Bible and Quran, any place that has the name "Satan, devil and evil" should be replaced with APC.

Sacrifice enveloped in failure..

What will be the benefit of the sacrifice as regarding improvement in the life of Nigerians?

Werey

There's light at the end of the tunnel according to Emilokan BUT make we no meet candle at the end of your tenure sha

Demonic govt.

FG using reverse psychology! Useless groups of kleptomaniacs

The sacrifice is not in vain nah after all the sacrifice don produce new private Jet, new set of Escalades, new yatch, new VP estate, more money to the First family to the extent that Seyi dey dash ppl 500 mila. Even egbon Dangote nah 1B e dash dem , where did Seyi get such an amount to dash ppl if not from poor Nigerians sacrifice Nigerians have been scammed

Pls hurry & take fuel up to #5000 so as to curb smuggling.

we can chest it!

Its not a matter of promises, Infact its beta to trust the devil than to trust APC govt when it comes to promise

You keep telling us our sacrifices wont be in vain, the path the govt is headed is anti people, Nnpc & marketers are insisting on import, Cbn is jacking up MPR at any chance and most businesses are at the verge of liquidization without any fiscal policy on the way to rescue, farmers security still no headway

You no put food for fire buh you are telling Nigerians to relax, food will soon be ready

BobbieZion:


Nigeria is the only country in the world, where the government blatantly lies to the people.

Ajeh!

Rff

Omo see motivation ooo.
What of the ones dying?
Is it in their graves that they will see the new Nigeria?
Are you people also eating the Agbado your principal is feeding us with?
If you can answer this question then I can see a Nigerian politician entering the kingdom of heaven.

Sacrifices of who and who?

Are your children buying fuel or food from local markets?
Do your children even school in Nigeria?

Parable007:
Sacrifice is when both the leaders and the masses truly undergo the same thing. But pain and wickedness is what makes the poor keep becoming poor and hopeless while leaders spend so much money in billions to buy things they already have.
1. Under your watch naira was devalued so bad that 200 Ghana Cedis is about N20,800 Ghana here.
2. A nation that have crude is buying fuel for 1200 per liter the same govt came out to tell Nigerians that it will never happen well it happened when we even began to refine fuel in Lagos.
3. People began to switch to cooking glass you increased it.
4. You scammed your own people that you'll put them in band A to have constant light, (Band A meters began to read faster than normal, the 20 hours per dey didn't work, you secretly place like half of Nigerians in that wicked band A) all because you felt it was too cheap now Nigerians are paying through tier nose.
5. How bag of rice rose from 35k to 90k is still a mystery. When I saw the govt planning to sell rice at 40k I know they imposed these hardship.

Please Nigerian leaders, whatever Nigerians have done to deserve all these forgive them now that you can, because a set of people who are not gullible and tribalistic as our own generation will arise and they might not show mercy. This is not a threat.

Your advice in the last paragraph,.. is very real..

They think it's business as usual...

Now they still have time and opportunity to take preventative measures and let everything go right ..

With truthful and right Laws and policies.. at the intrest of Nigerian citizens..

We should come out of al this generational mess...

But this political people thinks it's all about them forever...

One thousand armed soldiers, can never STOP 100 million hungry and angered youths...

I am happy ,.. that those Pro-tinubu agents are also buying from the same market..