By Desire Emmanuel
President Bola Tinubu on Friday, June 12, told the youths in the country that Nigeria is their home and future, urging them to do everything to make it successful.
Tinubu said this in his June 12 message, adding that great nations are built by those who stayed to solve problems and not those who abandoned ships.
He said: “To our young people: Nigeria is your home and your future. Build here, code here, work here, and vote here. Every great nation was built by those who stayed to solve problems, not by those who abandoned ship.”
He also disclosed that the reforms his administration undertook are already yielding results which may further convince the youths not to Japa again.
He said: “The reforms we are undertaking were not chosen for ease, but for necessity. Three years ago, our public finances were under severe strain, investment was discouraged, and economic uncertainty threatened our future. We chose to act, embracing reforms to advance Nigeria’s economic freedom.
“Since 2023, our reforms have restored stability and credibility to economic management. Federation revenues have risen, providing states and local governments with more resources for infrastructure, education, healthcare, and security.
“Fiscal transparency has improved, leakage has been reduced, and public funds are better directed to national priorities. Investor confidence has returned, with investments in agriculture, energy, manufacturing, technology, mining, transportation, and the creative industries growing.
“Domestic refining capacity has increased, strengthening energy security and reducing our reliance on imported petroleum products.”
