Tinubu Took Painful But Needful Decisions – Lalong

The Senator representing Plateau South in the National Assembly, Barr. Simon Lalong, has stated that the greatest danger in any reform process is to begin a difficult journey and abandon it before its objectives are achieved.

He stated that President Bola Tinubu was bold enough to take painful but needful decisions for the good of the country.

Lalong stated this while speaking at the national summit of Former Presiding Officers of State Houses of Assembly in Nigeria (FOPSHAN), Plateau State chapter, held in Jos, the Plateau State capital.

Speaking on the theme, “Bold Leadership, Bold Reforms: From Subsidy To Renewed Hope – Assessing The Economic Trajectory and Visionary Leadership of President Bola Tinubu’s Administration,” Lalong said many of Nigeria’s challenges have persisted because difficult decisions were postponed or previous reforms were not fully implemented.

“Today, we have a leader in President Bola Tinubu who is bold enough to take decisions that are painful but needful and can bring eventual success and relief to Nigerians.

“The task before the nation is therefore to consolidate the progress made, correct areas where implementation requires improvement and ensure the reform produces measurable benefits for the country,” he said.

He maintained that political leaders, legislators, former presiding officers and citizens have a responsibility to support the president to complete the good job he has started.

FOPSHAN also used the occasion to endorse President Bola Tinubu and Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State for their second terms in 2027.

Also speaking, the minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Dr Bernard Doro, charged FOPSHAN members to support policies that advance the common good while offering constructive ideas that can improve governance and the implementation of the reforms.

“Nigeria’s progress should remain above narrow political interests. The task of building a peaceful, prosperous and united nation requires continuity, cooperation and a shared commitment to the national interest.”

In his opening remarks, the chairman of the occasion, Hon. Lumumba Adeh, said the gathering brings together individuals who understand the enormous responsibility of leadership and the central role legislature plays in building strong democratic institutions.

“As former presiding officers, we know that leadership sometimes requires taking difficult decisions in the interest of the citizens,” he said.