The Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria, Lagos State Chapter, Reverend Stephen Adegbite, has urged Nigerians to be patient with the administration of President Bola Tinubu. This stems against the backdrop of the harsh economic reality plaguing the nation.
Adegbite made this call during a press briefing on Monday in Ikeja, Lagos, saying the association recognised the efforts of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and Tinubu to deliver and restore good times to Lagosians.
The reverend gentleman assured Nigerians thus, “No doubt, these are desperate and challenging times. Change is never an easy process neither does it come without some cost. But I know that Nigerians will smile very soon. The economic policies of this government, especially at the federal level, will begin to improve the lives of the citizens and the narratives will be a positive one in the shortest possible of time.
“Yes, we are sowing in tears at the moment, our time to reap in joy is just around the bend. Our painful perseverance will surely be rewarded in full with a better and quality living.”
He saluted the efforts of Governor Sanwo-Olu “for the giant strides being witnessed in the state,” adding “It is not surprising that he was handed a second term by the people of Lagos State.”
The pangs of the current economic downturn in the country are hitting hard on Nigerians, especially since the removal of fuel subsidy by Tinubu upon his swearing on May 29, 2023, which saw the petrol pump prices skyrocket from around N200 to over N600 and consequently, the surge of prices in food commodities.
