Tinubu also pointed out that poverty transcends religious and ethnic divides, adding that Nigerians must unite and address it
By Kehinde Okeowo
President Bola Tinubu on Friday admitted that the removal of fuel subsidy was a tough decision, adding that it was a reality Nigerians must face..
He made this known in Abuja while receiving a delegation from the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN), led by Lucius Ugorji at the Presidential Villa.
Speaking during the visit, Tinubu acknowledged the hardships faced by Nigerians due to ongoing economic reforms.
He, however, noted that the measures being put in place were necessary to build a resilient nation and secure a better future for generations to come.
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While addressing the visitors, he admitted: “Yes, removing the fuel subsidy was hard, tough for me, but it’s a hard choice that Nigeria must face. We are not going to bankrupt our country.
“We were spending the investment of the future of our children yet unborn; we were spending their rights. Poverty has no religious basis. It affects all, and we must fight it together.”
The president went on to point out that poverty transcends religious and ethnic divides, stressing that Nigerians and leaders should unite in addressing the issue.
On May 29, 2023, Tinubu during his presidential inauguration speech announced an end to the fuel subsidy regime.
