A popular traditional ruler in kwara State, Oba Olaniyan David Adekunle has appealed to the people of Nigeria particularly the youths in Kwara to exercise patience with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu during this current economic challenges.
He said ,this period call for unity and spirit of oneness as a nation to rescue the country and stabilise socially and economically.
Elekan of Ekan ,His Royal Majesty, Oba Olaniyan David Adekunle Odundun Asoludero ,Orifemiloye 1 said President Bola Tinubu recognised the economic challenges that Nigeria is facing and he would not spare any effort to fix the economy and assured the youths that there would be light at the end of the tunnel.
Oba Olaniyan in a statement released in his home town In Ekan , Oke Ero local Government kwara State and made available on Tuesday afternoon by his Chief press Secretary jolayemi Abiodun Rotimi said the challenges are not new rather a consequence of yesteryears unregulated filtering of the nations by few privileged people.
According to him ” I address you today with a heart full of empathy and a mind focused on our collective future. The economic challenges we face as a nation are undeniable, and I understand the frustration and hardship that many of you are experiencing. Your voices are powerful, and your concerns are valid.
“Nigeria is currently grappling with several economic challenges, including high inflation, unemployment, and a volatile foreign exchange market. The inflation rate has been persistently high, affecting the cost of living and making it difficult for many families to afford basic necessities.
Additionally, the country faces significant fiscal stress, with limited public investment and difficulty attracting private investments. “These challenges are however not new to our nation, they are as a result of many years of unregulated pilfering of our collective patrimony by a privileged few, which has led our nation to an almost halt.
These challenges have indeed hurt our economy and the reparation process, tougher on us all. “However, I urge you to reconsider the planned protest against the economic hardship in Nigeria which has been tagged #EndBadGovernance. While peaceful protests are a democratic and fundamental right, we must also consider the potential consequences on our fragile economy, resultant arson, looting and loss of irreplaceable lives and livelihood. If we can still exercise patience, there would be light at the end of the tunnel ” Elekan advised
