Remi Tinubu: My husband not responsible for economic hardship

First Lady Oluremi Tinubu says President Bola Tinubu-led administration is not responsible for the economic challenges facing Nigeria.

Mrs Tinubu said this during a visit to the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, at his Palace in the Ile-Ife area of Osun State on Thursday, October 10, 2024.

The First Lady, however, enjoined Nigerians to exercise patience with Tinubu’s administration, assuring hope for a better future.

She stated that the current administration is committed to providing sustainable development for Nigerians, saying the government will do all it takes to ensure that Nigerians are not disappointed.

She said President Tinubu was aware of the current challenges facing the country and working hard to provide sustainable solutions to the challenges.

Mrs Tinubu said: “This administration just spent less than 18 months, so, it is not the cause of the economic challenges on ground.

Remi Tinubu to Nigerian youths: Be hardworking, no food for lazy man

“We are trying all our efforts to ensure that the economy is stabilised and masses are living meaningful lives since the removal of fuel subsidy.”

The First Lady further urged the youths to be hardworking, saying: “There is no food for the lazy man, even God worked for six days and rested on the seventh day.

“Nigeria is a land that’s flowing with milk and honey, but we need to sustain it for generations to come.

“God has richly blessed my family before getting to presidency and we are contented with what we have.”

Also speaking, Ooni acknowledged the visit of the first lady to the ancient city of Ile-Ife and the Tinubu’s administration’s efforts to ensure that Nigeria becomes the best country.

The Star