Tinubu Pleads With Nigerians Over Delayed Petrol Subsidy Removal Palliatives

President Bola Tinubu has pleaded for more patience by Nigerians for the proposed palliatives to reduce the harsh effects of petrol subsidy.

He assured them that the promised palliatives would be rolled out.

Tinubu made the plea at a meeting with his class governors of 1999 at the Presidential Villa, said he knew that Nigerians are suffering.

But the President said every child birth comes with pains, adding that Nigerians are undergoing rebirth with the petrol subsidy removal.

He said the cash transfer was being worked out, but would ensure it was not diverted.

“I understand that our people are suffering yet there can be no childbirth without pain. The joy of childbirth is the relief that comes after the pain. Nigeria is reborn already with fuel subsidy removal. It is a rebirth of the country for the largest number over a few smugglers.

“Please tell the people to be a little patient.

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“The palliative is coming. I don’t want cash-transfer to fall into wrong hands. I know it pinches and it is difficult. In the end, we will rejoice in the prosperity of our country,’’ he told the former governors, who were led by a former Governor of Edo State, Lucky Igbinedion.

“We served as governors and sat in this Council Chamber. All I wanted was democracy and the salvation of the country. I never thought I was going to be here as President, but God Almighty has brought me,’’ President Tinubu stated in a statement signed by Presidential spokesman, Dele Alake.

The President assured the governors and Nigerians that he will work towards “unity, equity, stability, and prosperity of the country.’’

“My commitment to that democratic value is unwavering. I am overwhelmed and honored by the numbers of you here,’’ he said, “I have an open door policy. You are my advisers. We went into the pond and wrestled with a pig. We got dirty, and cleaned up. That is why I am here today,’’ he added.

At the meeting were most of the 1999 governors, including Orji Uzor Kalu, James Ibori, Adamu Muazu, Victor Attah, George Akume, Olusegun Osoba, and Lucky Igbinedon.

Others are Jolly Nyame, Adamu Aliero, Sam Egwu and Bisi Akande.