President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday, appealed to Nigerians to endure the “baby steps” his administration is currently taking in his efforts at rebuilding the country.
The president, who declared that he is not in a hurry at accomplishing his rebuilding mission, specifically admonished Nigerians to endure the current hardship, which he described as “baby steps of pain.”
The President made the appeal while speaking at the palace of the Alake and Paramount ruler of Egbaland, Oba (Dr.) Adedotun Arenu Gbadebo when he paid a ‘Thank you’ visit to the monarch at his palace in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital.
Tinubu, who had earlier visited the Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Adetona at his palace in Ijebu-Ode, landed at 10:17a.m at the Dipo Dina International Stadium, Ijebu Ode and immediately went into the palace of the Awujale of Ijebuland, Sikiru Adetona, departed after about an hour meeting behind closed-door with the revered monarch.
Amongst his entourage were; the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, the Chief of Staff to the president, Femi Gbajabiamila, and presidential spokesperson, Dele Alake.
Speaking at the palace of the Alake, the President appreciated politicians in the state who are members of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, for delivering the state in victory for the party during the the 25th February presidential election.
Tinubu also re-emphasised his promise, that the country will soon start experiencing positive changes which Nigerians desire.
He added that, although, he isn’t in hurry to delivering on his campaign promises but pleaded with Nigerians to bear what he called a “baby step pain” even as he leads the country in the right direction.
Tinubu who said he is taking his time to build a good team, urged Nigerians to keep a positive mind, assuring that he was determined to help the country out of its current state.
His words: “What I ask for is prayers that will help the country and I’m determined to help our country, to steer the ship of the nation, build a good team, positive for this country and deliver on all the promises that I have made.
“The hope is recharged, is here. That hope will never fade. That hope will recharge you life in positive manner.
“I’m here still making that pledge of the campaign promise that there is no difference between us and any members of the Nigerian family. I have seen that in France during the discussion and we are the children of the same parents living in the same house, we are only sleeping in different rooms, just recognize that. Let us be united, no distraction, we will arrive at the destination, a positive destination for this country and it is all in our hands to make history and I promise that.
“Nigeria will see positive changes as we move along, just go through these baby’s steps of pain, baby steps of pain. I’m taking baby steps as the President, not matching in a hurry, being ready to listen, maintain an open door policy, let the freedom flow, let confidence return to Nigeria.
“This country is the only country that we have. I have been a refugee, I know what it is to be a refugee in another country and my green passport is what I still have now.
“We need your prayers, we need your support, we need your interventions to get our people a changed mind, so that the economy prosperity of this country being opening up will affect all of us positively.”
Appreciating his party members, Tinubu said, “at least we delivered, despite the hardship of no money, no fuel, I credit you, thank you. Initially, I just wanted to sneak in and sneak out, to greet kabiyesi, but now I know exactly what it is to be a President.
“Having achieved the prayer point of “Emilokan” and then being here, I have redeemed a pledge that I will be back with victory and the crown.”
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