…..backs Tinubu on appointment of Wike
The Natives have called on the 36 state governors of the federation and the minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to ensure judicious usage of the N5 billion palliatives aimed at cushioning the effects of the fuel subsidy removal on the citizenry.
At a press conference in Abuja, the Supreme Leader of the Natives, Hon. Smart Olalekan Edwards, argued that the decision to allocate the monies to the states was indicative that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu remains a listening leader.
The pro-democracy group remarked that it behoves the governors to exhibit the spirit of compassion by placing the wellbeing of their citizens ahead of other mundane interests in the disbursement of the monies.
The group described the appointment of a member of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and former Rivers State governor, Mr Nyesom Wike, as minister as an attestation that Tinubu have the large heart to engage competent Nigerians irrespective of their political leanings.
Expressing optimism that Wike would address the infrastructural deficits in the FCT, the group charged the newly appointed Ministers to join President Tinubu to address the socioeconomic challenges besetting the country.
They noted: “Hon. Ministers, come alive, wake up and rise up!! You are 45 of the best amongst us, do not be a disgrace to us, globally, collectively, and individually; we won’t tolerate failure.
“The entire country expects much from you, also the President, and may your reign be prosperous. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has played his part, he has both the mandatory role to supervise and be responsible for successes and failures.
“We are citizens, we are Natives and we are his helpers and his followers, our nation deserves better than the past, Nigeria must be greater, you have been burdened with the tasks to lead us to our destination, we will follow, lead us well.
“Hon. Ministers, we call on you to be on your toes, fold your sleeves, the task is enormous, you all have the pedigree to surmount them. This is our clear chance to restore the image, the glory and economy of our Nation.
“We call on you to be patriots, do not discriminate, unite the country and deliver dividends, make our Nation attractive again, restore our dignity and human pride.
“Banish poverty, renergize the country, give hope to young people, women and the disabled, open up the reservoir of knowledge, potentials and skills inherent in the nation, we want to see great infrastructures, durable roads, active railways, amazing Air and land transport, utilize the sun, the ocean, our brains, create polices that make businesses profitable and inspire Nigerians at home and everywhere.
“Nigeria and Nigerians, rural or urban, in diaspora and communities, must experience renewed hope.
“You have Singapore, Rwanda, China before you as examples, this is a different journey; the President wants delivery, Nigerians want results. Remove all debris, clogs in the wheels, uproot all blockades, imbalances and impediments in your pathways.
“There must be power; the natural resources gas, solid minerals, water, fertile land and human talents are before you, explore them creatively and elevate them.
“Our youths must find Jobs, the country must be Safe, the Environment must know the Nation’s Administrators are navigating decisively, communicate your policies effectively, modernize, digitize and discipline. Intensify your impacts in the Health system, administer in your best capabilities, and do not be afraid to promote inclusion, that can altogether promote Prosperity.
“We will monitor and support you, we shall build a stronger Nigeria together, the journey to success and renewed hope demands the inputs of all of us.
“Please turn around our educational Sector, explore our Sports capabilities, encourage our digitalization and innovations to the Moon. Restore the FCT, Fund entrepreneurship, discover women potentials. Asiwaju our President has empowered you to create a paradigm shift, by this you are commanded to think out of the box, equip yourself the best team.”
