The Special Assistant to the President on Social Media, Dada Olusegun, has said the first full year of President Bola Tinubu’s stewardship as Nigeria’s President has been a roller-coaster one filled with triumphs, teething pains, bold calls, debates, citizen engagements, policy milestones, reforms, crisis management, diplomatic shuttles, national awakening among many things.

He said the President has, however, displayed a steady resolve and laser-focused commitment to reposition the Nigerian economy and indeed Nigerians on the path of inclusive prosperity.

“The resolve by the President I must say is contagious and motivated every one of us at President Bola Tinubu Media Centre to dig in and stand firm on the Renewed Hope mandate,” Olusegun said in a statement.

He extended appreciation to everyone encountered in the course of preaching and propagating the Renewed Hope message and trying to break down the administration’s policy directions and day to day activities to Nigerians.

He thanked the critics who criticised constructively and offered valuable advice on how to improve.

“I appreciate even our unpatriotic brothers and sisters who never missed any opportunity to denigrate their country because, without them, we may lose sight of how important Nigeria needs its citizens to be patriotic,” he said.

He said despite the initial strong headwinds, the year 2024 is closing on a high note.

He noted that Nigeria is now racing towards local fuel sufficiency “with three refineries operational; electricity is increasingly becoming stable despite occasional grid disturbances; our monetary policies are bearing fruits, our fiscal health is improving; our federalism is solidifying; our CNG revolution is entering a new phase; students are increasingly getting needed help to fund their education; investors are flocking into our dear country and many other positive news unfolding all around.”

The presidential aide expressed the believe that 2025 holds an even greater promise.

He said in 2025, Nigerians will see the foundations laid in 2024 yielding more fruits and reforms taking shape.

He urged all patriotic Nigerians to stroll into 2025 full of great hope and confidence “that we are heading to a sustainable future with the visionary President Bola Tinubu firmly in the driving seat.”