President Tinubu has addressed growing concerns over hardship across Nigeria, he insists real change is already underway for struggling families.
He acknowledged that many Nigerians still face daily financial pressure, according to him, these struggles existed long before his administration’s reforms began.
He explained that today’s hardship stems from decades of accumulated challenges.
“Their circumstances did not begin with the reforms of the last three years. Their struggle is the accumulated consequence of decades of low productivity, inadequate infrastructure, insufficient opportunity and institutions that too often failed those who needed them most,” he said.
He admitted that years of damage cannot be fixed overnight still, he expressed confidence that meaningful progress is possible going forward.
“We cannot erase in four years what accumulated over generations. But we can change its course. We can build an economy that steadily lifts people out of poverty while ensuring that those who remain vulnerable are not abandoned along the way,” he said.
Tinubu highlighted several government programs aimed at easing hardship, he pointed to efforts supporting education, healthcare, and financial access for everyday Nigerians.
He explained how student loans are helping low-income families access education, he also mentioned CREDICORP, which allows Nigerians to access consumer credit more easily.
Tinubu poverty defeat vision also includes stronger social welfare support, he noted that salaries and pensions have been paid consistently since 2023.
He stressed that these programs are not the final solution instead, he described them as a bridge toward long-term prosperity.
“These programmes are not substitutes for prosperity. They are a bridge to aid our nation’s citizens on their path towards it. Our objective is not to manage poverty more efficiently. We will defeat it,” he said.
He acknowledged that achieving this goal will take time and discipline, according to him, consistent economic growth remains essential for lasting change.
Tinubu expressed optimism about Nigeria’s current direction, he said the country now stands on a stronger economic foundation than before.
“The age of reform has done its work. Now begins the age of prosperity. An age in which the promise of this great nation must finally become the lived experience of Nigerians from all walks of life,” he said.
He closed his address with a message of unity and hope. “I believe deeply in what lies ahead,” he said.
