President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his government’s resolve to restore confidence and drive a better future for Nigerians.
He shared this on Thursday, the 19th of March, 2926, in London at the Nigeria Modernism Exhibition, where he addressed members of the Nigerian community abroad alongside top dignitaries.
In his remarks, Tinubu stressed that his administration remains focused on delivering on its promise to inspire renewed optimism across the country.
He said, “We were elected to renew hope so we come to renew everybody’s hope and that hope resonates with a lot of Nigerians.
“As I stand before you, I can tell you that we have navigated our way out of a dark tunnel, a tunnel of economic uncertainty and the hopelessness of the past. Today, we look toward a bright future that we want to bring to every Nigerian.”
The President also praised Nigerians in the diaspora, especially those based in the United Kingdom, for their impact both abroad and at home.
“Like the deputy prime minister said, the millions of Nigerians working here are contributing significantly to the economy here in the UK and back home,” he stated, while expressing confidence in Nigeria’s economic outlook despite critical assessments from some financial rating bodies.
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Tinubu pushed back against prevailing views about African economies, insisting on the need for self-definition and independent benchmarks.
“The challenge is not about the people surrounding the indices; it is about generating our own indices. It is our determination to define who we are and where we are headed.”
He added, “I disagree with what some credit ratings say about the African economy.”
Closing his address, Tinubu urged Nigerians to focus on progress and positive narratives about the country.
“It is you and I who must embrace what is positive about Africa, particularly Nigeria, and I promise you I will continue to be that inspiring leader. We have come to renew everybody’s hope.”