President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said his commitment to maintaining the unity of Nigeria remains priority, assuring that the current challenges facing the nation are only temporary.
Speaking at the public launch of the book “Brutally Frank,” authored by former Minister of Information Edwin Clark, in Abuja on Thursday, Tinubu stated that while Nigeria’s complexity is undeniable, it is not insurmountable.
Represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, President Tinubu said, “To keep Nigeria one is a task that must be done. This country is complex, but can never be too difficult to manage. Our diverse cultures and religion constitute a source of our strength.”
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The president said that the recent pain caused by the removal of fuel subsidy is temporary and reassured that the discomfort would fade with the rollout of appropriate relief and palliatives measures.
Ado Bayero, the Emir of Kano, acknowledged the nation’s challenges and urged leaders to utilize their wisdom to ensure unity and alleviate the hardships faced by the country.
He said, “We have a lot of challenges; a lot of ups and downs. Our leaders should use their wisdom to keep the country united so that we can get relieved of the challenges we are facing.”
Meanwhile, Former President Goodluck Jonathan, in his remarks, eulogised Clark, saying he has written his name in gold because of his contributions and struggles for the oneness and peaceful coexistence of the country.
Chairman of the occasion and former Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon (rtd) said, “I am hopeful that the younger generations will be better informed on our experience which has brought the country to what it is today, on which our president, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who is here with us, represents the centre of our common aspirations of peace, unity and progress.”
