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President Muhammadu Buhari has said his administration is trying to do the right things in addressing the economic recession.
The President made the statement in a nationwide broadcast to mark
the country’s 56th Independence Anniversary on Saturday, the News Agency
of Nigeria (NAN) reports.
Buhari, who acknowledged that recession for many individuals and
families was real, gave an assurance that the situation would not last
long,
He commended all Nigerians for making “incredible sacrifices.’’
The President said, “I know that uppermost in your minds today is the economic crisis.
“The recession for many individuals and families is real.
“For some, it means not being able to pay school fees, for others
it’s not being able to afford the high cost of food (rice and millet) or
the high cost of local or international travel, and for many of our
young people the recession means joblessness, sometimes after graduating
from university or polytechnic.
“I know how difficult things are and how rough business is.
“All my adult life I have always earned a salary and I know what it is like when your salary simply is not enough.
“In every part of our nation people are making incredible sacrifices.”
He reassured Nigerians that he would continue to ensure honesty and
transparency in governance and stop the stealing of Nigeria’s resources.
The President said the steps would ensure provision of qualitative
healthcare, security, education, infrastructure for commerce and
additional jobs for the youth.
He added: “I ran for office because I know that good government is
the only way to ensure prosperity and abundance for all. I remain
resolutely committed to this objective.
“I believe that this recession will not last.
‘’Temporary problems should not blind or divert us from the corrective course this government has charted for our nation.
“We have identified the country’s salient problems and we are working hard at lasting solutions.”
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