President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appealed to Nigerians to remain thankful to God despite the economic hardship triggered by the recent increase in petrol pump prices.
Speaking on Thursday, April 10, during an engagement in Bayelsa State, the President acknowledged the difficulty Nigerians are facing due to rising fuel costs, but urged citizens to maintain perspective by comparing conditions with other parts of the continent.
“I hear you from various angles of the economy. The fuel price is biting hard, but look around, let us thank God together, that you are better off,” Tinubu said.
He referenced other African countries, including Kenya, suggesting that Nigerians were comparatively better off despite current economic pressures.
“Listen at them in Kenya and other African countries and what they are going through. We will not look back. We will continue to find ways to ameliorate the sufferings of the vulnerable,” he added.
The President’s remarks come amid ongoing public debate over the impact of fuel subsidy removal and rising living costs across Nigeria, with households and businesses continuing to grapple with inflationary pressures.
While the administration has maintained that its economic reforms are necessary for long-term stability, many Nigerians have expressed concern over the immediate hardship caused by the policy shifts.
The comments are expected to further fuel discussions around government communication and the lived realities of citizens facing increased transportation and energy costs.
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