According to President Bola Tinubu, his goal is to advance Nigeria’s interests rather than amass wealth.
This was said by President Tinubu at the Aso Rock Villa in Abuja during a meeting with the Forum of Former Presiding Officers of the National Assembly, which was chaired by former Senate President Ken Nnamani.
“I didn’t come to look for money and exploit the situation; I came to work. I asked for the votes, and Nigerians gave them to me,” President Tinubu said
Sixteen past presiding officers, including speakers of the House of Representatives, deputy leaders, and presidents of the Senate, attended the meeting, according to a statement made public by the President’s Special Advisor on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. In addition to thanking them for their support, Tinubu urged ongoing bipartisan cooperation to meet the country’s development objectives.
Addressing ongoing challenges Nigerians are facing, President Tinubu said;
“ Yes, there is hardship, but how did we get here? What did we do when we had very high crude production? We neglected our communities; we neglected the goose that lays the golden eggs; we forgot even to give them a good standard of living.
We forgot to educate our children. Go round and look at the dilapidated schools. The education environment must be decent enough for pupils to want to learn.
We can complain from now till eternity that the school enrolment is low. But did we do anything to encourage the enrolment process? We must ask ourselves because it is a matter of conscience ” he said
President Tinubu reaffirmed his administration’s dedication to improving infrastructure, ensuring financial compliance, exploring alternative energy sources, and providing energy security. “We have come a long way, and I promise we will do our best,” he stated.
He urged the former presiding officers to share their expertise in governance and nation-building, as they hold unique insights into Nigeria’s current situation.
