The son of President Bola Tinubu, Seyi Tinubu, has encouraged Nigerians to withstand the current challenges in the country, noting that the actions taken by the president should have been implemented years ago.
He also conveyed optimism that, despite the existing challenges, the future of the country is promising. Tinubu shared this sentiment in a post on Instagram on Monday.
He wrote, “There is no joy in seeing the people of this nation shoulder burdens that should have been shed years ago.
“I wish today’s difficulties did not exist. But we must endure if we are to reach the good side of our future.”
Similarly, comedian Oluwaseyitan Aletile, known professionally as Seyi Law, emphasized the importance of optimism for Nigerians, affirming his continued support for President Bola Tinubu even if a new election were to happen tomorrow. He compared the current economic challenges in Nigeria to the biblical journey of the Israelites through the wilderness, expressing a preference for enduring hardships under a visionary leader like Moses on the path to a better future over temporary comfort in bondage.
In a detailed post shared via his social media handle, Seyi Law lamented the lack of effective communication from government agencies regarding their agendas, efforts, and actions. He referred to President Tinubu’s announcement on May 29 regarding the removal of fuel subsidy, which has led to increased hardships due to rising prices of goods and services.
Additionally, he mentioned the Central Bank of Nigeria’s decision to unify all segments of the foreign exchange (FX) market to enhance transparency and investor confidence. While these policies have been viewed as well-intentioned, they have placed additional strain on the local currency and manufacturers, leading to further price hikes.
These policies come at a time when Nigerians are still recovering from the repercussions of a controversial naira redesign policy, which caused significant disruptions to businesses and made life challenging for many individuals unable to access their funds for several months.
Although the federal government has announced a series of palliatives to mitigate the impact of petroleum subsidy removal and similar shocks on the people, many Nigerians are still reeling from the devastating impact as prices of petrol, foodstuff and other essential commodities continue to rise.