Senate President Godswill Akpabio says Nigerians should be patient with the new administration of President Bola Tinubu.
In his Eid al-Adha message on Tuesday, Akpabio appealed for calm from the citizenry because some of Tinubu’s policies, as he tackles the country’s endemic challenges, “will cause inconveniences”.
Upon assuming office in May, Tinubu announced that the subsidy on petrol is gone. Nigerians now pay more for the product.
The unification of the exchange rate and a free float of the naira have also contributed to spiralling inflation in a nation that is import-dependent.
“As we join our Muslim brethren to observe this day, the essence of the season which underscores our submission to the will of the Almighty God and the importance of sacrifice in our daily life, should not be lost on us,” Akpabio said.
“I salute the resilience and patriotism of Nigerians in the face of the current challenges facing our nation. We should all see it as part of the process of nation building.
“In just a few weeks since his inauguration, President Tinubu has taken some bold steps which have been globally acclaimed as being in the right direction.
“Even though the measures bring with them some inconveniences, I earnestly appeal to fellow Nigerians to look at the larger picture of the expected outcomes, be patient with the new government and give it their full support to take Nigeria out of the woods.
“The 10th national assembly will do its utmost to provide President Tinubu-led government complementary support through necessary legislative interventions for the benefit of Nigerians.”