The former minister of youth and sports development, Chief Sunday Dare, has called on Nigerians to exercise patience with the current administration as the country undergoes significant changes aimed towards national prosperity.
He said President Bola Ahed Tinubu-led administration is sowing seeds that will bear fruits in time and urged Nigerians to give him the benefit of time instead of embarking on protests that would only impede the country’s progress.
“I urge Nigerians to give President Bola Ahmed Tinubu more time to consolidate the substantial gains made in the past year,” Dare said as he highlighted a series of notable progress made under Tinubu’s administration.
According to him, one of the critical achievements has been the NELFUND subsidising the education of young Nigerians at a most needed time. “A succour for both parents and their children. The Consumer Credit scheme, the first of its kind, is a booster to purchasing power and overall economy. Increase in the minimum wage to ₦70,000, providing much-needed financial relief to workers across the country.
Massive Distributions of Rice and Grains across the country ordered by President Tinubu and many key initiatives under the Economic Sustainability Plan. The recent Supreme Court Judgement granting autonomy to the Local governments that was championed by the Tinubu led government remains a revolutionary one capable of bringing much needed development to the grassroots.
“These moves are part of a broader effort to cushion the effects of recent policies. It also marks a significant step towards decentralization. This change allows for more efficient and responsive governance at the grassroots level, empowering local authorities to address the specific needs of their communities,” Dare said.
He mentioned that the Presidential Conditional Grant Scheme has been initiated, providing ₦50,000 to nano businesses, which he said is a crucial support mechanism for small-scale entrepreneurs.
“Also the student loan program, recently implemented, reflects the administration’s commitment to making education more accessible to all Nigerians. In line with promoting cleaner and more affordable energy solutions, the government has approved 10 billion naira for CNG buses across all 36 states and the establishment of over 200 CNG conversion centers.”
The public policy expert added that Nigeria’s external reserves have reached a 17-month high, which reflects the country’s economic resilience and a forward march to greater development. He said full turnaround will be experienced soon, and citizens will be in a better place.
Dare expressed optimism about Nigeria’s future under President Tinubu’s leadership, emphasizing the importance of national unity and collective effort, noting that the achievements are only the beginning of what is possible and urged Nigerians to continue supporting the administration’s efforts to build a more prosperous and equitable society. “With continued support and patience, Nigeria will reach new heights,” Dare stated, reinforcing his belief in the country’s potential for greatness under the current administration.
