Details of the meeting between President Bola Ahmed Tinubu,
popular Real Madrid defender, David Alaba, Prof Emmanuel Iga, a don of
Geopolitics and International Business and other Nigerian professionals in the
diaspora have emerged.
Dele Alake, Special Adviser to the President on special
duties, communications and strategy, in a statement on Friday, said Tinubu
assured Nigerians of repositioning the education and health sectors, while the
ongoing reforms on the economy will be sustained and expanded to relieve
families struggling with the burden of poverty and insecurity.
“To all of you, our hope is renewed,” he said, welcoming
many suggestions in the future for the economy and explaining some of the
short-term and long-term frameworks for providing growth opportunities for
individuals, families and institutions.
“We have transport challenges, electricity challenges, infrastructural challenges and others. I let out the giant elephant of fuel subsidy without bringing down the house,” he said, adding: “Our diversity is our asset if we know how to use it.
“We must promote unity and stability for all. Whether you
voted for me during the elections or not, I am your President. I will work on your
behalf to ensure a turning point of prosperity”.
The President said he was presented with an option of
meeting with a handful of Nigerians in France, but he preferred a larger
number, pledging to be persistent, determined and focused on reforms for a
better country.
Tinubu stressed that the fuel subsidy was a “scam” and
disincentive to growth as it rewarded smugglers and reduced the burden of the
cost of the commodity for some countries.
Prof Iga lauded the President for the great steps taken in
three weeks to reposition the economy.
“You have shown we have a committed and competent leader.
You are the first President of Nigeria who has no godfather. You are your
godfather.
“We are impressed with the removal of subsidies and
streamlining of foreign exchange. We will wait for the palliatives,” Iga said.
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