Politics

Tinubu to APC govs: We must work for Nigerians’ benefit

President Bola Tinubu has asked the governors elected on the platform of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to seize the opportunity of being chosen among millions of citizens in their states to make a difference in the lives of people.

Tinubu, who declared that he will work for the benefit of Nigerians, said the multiple exchange rates will be streamlined, noting that governance was a continuum.

The President made the declaration during a meeting with the members of the Progressive Governors Forum (PGF) led by the Chairman and Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma, at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Friday, June 2.

He said: “I have inherited the assets and liabilities of my predecessor. This is the first time you entered the Council Chambers, and it is my first time too for a meeting.

“As progressives and thinkers under the umbrella of the All Progressives Congress (APC), you have a role to play in educating our people and making sure we manage ourselves.”

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Tinubu said it was a good and encouraging sign that the APC has a majority in the National Assembly and some Houses of Assembly, which he said will make it easier to develop policies that will directly impact the economy and the people.

“If we work together, the Nigeria of our dreams is not far away. Rest assured that we will not have multiple exchange rates anymore. You asked for this meeting, and I had to set aside time to be here.

“We have a political party that we will need to manage, whichever way, we have inherited assets and liabilities, and we cannot complain,” President Tinubu stated.

He added that his government would review the national minimum wage to reflect realities, saying the national and sub-national governments will work together on the minimum wage, which he said already requires “soul searching”.

Speaking, Uzodinma pledged the support of the APC governors to Tinubu, noting that the initial decisions already foretell good intentions for the economy.

The governor said the President had started well, by placing the economy and welfare of the people on a priority list, with honesty of purpose.

The Star

Segun Ojo

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