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Tinubu should do Nigerians a favour and not contest next election and should also tell his media aids to stop lieing like petty thieves

Patience cannot heal a man on the operating theatre. It is the action of a successful surgery that may guarantee an extended life.

Agreed, just part of the cancer has been cut out and the surgeons have since gone to sleep waiting for the patient to complete the procedure and heal himself.

The question remains.
What is the government actively doing out of the abundance of it's plans to rebuild this economy.

It is time folks come to the realization that subsidy removal by itself is not a forward economic strategy just as removing cancerous growth does not automatically guarantee wellbeing.

What or where are the plans for jobs and enterprise creation and the reduction of those crazy figures associated with Nigeria plc such as inflation, interest rates, etc.

Those are the things that matter..They will not improve by themselves simply because some leakages have been plugged. Nigeria retains very serious structural problems that have not been considered let alone tackled.

Nonsense

adenigga:





Source: https://punchng.com/Be-patient-with-me-Tinubu-begs-Nigerians

We'd love to Mr president but those were the exact same words of Muhammadu Buhari......

We just pray and hope you succeed for the betterment of Everyone.

This same Tinubu was the one fighting against Hoodluck Jonathan when he was telling Nigerians to be patient for hin……Nigerians are been patient already but Mr President,if the sufferings continue for the next 2 years and we didn’t see some real positive improvement ,we will show how much we can’t take it any longer at the polls

And if Mr. President was saying this at the site commissioning of a new power plant geared to stabilise electricity, or a new refinery competing to drive down energy prices or some other venture to benefit the hapless citizen, then he will get a listening ear and an understanding heart .

But no, he is at the site of the most controversial white elephant ever birthed in Nigeria. One of the most expensive, inflation inducing projects ever undertaken the benefits of which can neither be measured or quantified.

Your kids neither have electricity to read for their exams or bus fare to take them to school but daddy's priority is a shiny new driveway claiming that if his boss pays a visit he will be so impressed and probably give him a pay rise to care for his family.... I have nver seen a bigger pie floating in the sky.

bcomputer101:
From Hunger to Hope: Reflecting on Nigeria’s Journey Since “Ebi n Pawa”

“Ebi n pawa!” That expression — “We are hungry” — wasn’t just a complaint two years ago. It was a cry from the soul of a nation. It echoed from Lagos to Kano, Port Harcourt to Maiduguri. You didn’t need a microphone to hear it; it was in the faces of mothers at the market, fathers at the bus stop, young men on the streets, and children waiting for meals that never came. It became the anthem of pain, the chorus of a people grappling with the shock of sweeping reforms introduced by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in his very first week in office.

Nigeria was in turmoil, not because the policies were necessarily wrong, but because their timing hit a society already living on the edge. So the question we now face — two years later — is both urgent and fair: Are we still that hungry?

Back in May 2023, when Tinubu took the reins of power, the foundation of the Nigerian economy was cracked. No, not cracked — shattered. The nation was drowning in debt, most of it incurred not for building railways or factories, but for paying salaries, maintaining a fuel subsidy that lined the pockets of the rich, and defending an artificial exchange rate that stifled growth.

What the new president inherited was more than a moribund economy; it was a ticking time bomb. Oil had already been sold forward, meaning Nigeria was effectively broke. There was no money coming in from crude exports — our primary source of income — because it had been mortgaged in advance.

The previous istration of Buhari had quietly printed money, devaluing the naira without the courtesy of telling the public. But Tinubu couldn’t cry foul too loudly — some of those who caused this mess were his political allies.

He could have chosen the path of least resistance, the usual Nigerian way: kick the can down the road and pretend everything was fine. But he didn’t. In one of the boldest opening acts in Nigerian political history, he removed the fuel subsidy.

Suddenly, the price of fuel tripled. Transporters raised fares. Traders hiked prices. Even sachet water vendors felt the pinch. The people who were already struggling now felt like they were suffocating. The frustration was real, and so was the anger. Social media went ablaze. Protests flared. Opposition voices got louder. “Ebi n pawa!” they cried — and rightly so.

But that wasn’t the end of the storm. Next came the unification of the exchange rate. Nigeria had operated a dual-rate system for years, one for the privileged few who accessed dollars at official rates, and another for the rest of us who scrambled for forex in the black market. It was a system ripe for corruption, creating billionaires overnight while choking real businesses.

By merging the rates, Tinubu wiped away a major incentive for fraud. It wasn’t smooth — it never is. The naira plunged. The cost of imported goods spiked. But this was the price of honesty, of facing the truth about how things really were.

So, yes, we were hungry. But that hunger wasn’t just about food. It was about the pain that comes with correction — the sting of necessary surgery. The old system was bleeding us dry, and for once, someone decided to stitch the wound instead of just covering it up with another bandage.

Fast forward two years, and the picture is beginning to shift. No, it’s not yet paradise. Inflation is still biting. Prices of rice and garri still bring tears to the eyes. But compared to the chaos of 2023, we’re not where we used to be. Take a closer look — not with emotions, but with the eyes of understanding — and the signs of progress become clear.

Today, Nigeria has exited the IMF debtors’ list. That’s not just a statistic — it’s proof that we are no longer borrowing just to survive. The Tinubu istration cleared a $1.61 billion debt and restored Nigeria’s credibility on the global stage. Foreign investors are watching, and they’re starting to return. The stock market is booming. When he took over, the All Share Index stood at 55,738 points. Now, it’s over 103,000. Market capitalization has crossed ₦63 trillion. That’s not magic — it’s investor confidence fueled by clearer, bolder policies.

And what about infrastructure? The fuel subsidy money is no longer going into the pockets of oil marketers. It's now being used to build things we can see — roads, rail lines, and power projects that matter to everyday life. The Renewed Hope Infrastructure Fund is not just a slogan; it’s real. The foundations are being laid for a stronger, more connected Nigeria.

Tinubu's federal government has embark on major road construction and rehabilitation projects across all geopolitical zones, from the Abuja- Kaduna-Zaria-Kano Dual Carriageway, the 9th Mile-Oturkpo-Makurdi Road, the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, Abuja-Lokoja-Benin Road, Enugu-Onitsha Expressway, Oyo-OgbomosoRoad, Sokoto-Badagry Road, Enugu-Port Harcourt Expressway, Second Niger Bridge Access Road to Bodo-Bonny Road among hundreds of ongoing road projects across the country.

Let’s talk food. Yes, hunger still exists. But the grip of the grain cartels — those faceless hoarders who manipulated scarcity for profit — has been broken. When the price of rice soared beyond ₦100,000, Tinubu’s team didn’t just watch. They acted. Tariffs on food imports were suspended. Mechanized farming equipment was imported from the US, Brazil, and Belarus. Local farmers received incentives.

Gradually, food production is rising. The goal is clear: Nigeria must feed itself. The youth have not been left out. From the Skill-Up Artisans Programme to the National Youth Talent Export initiative, young Nigerians are being prepared to compete globally.

NYSC now earn ₦77,000, up from ₦33,000. That’s not just a raise — it’s dignity restored. And for those struggling with tuition, the Student Loan Scheme now offers real hope. No one should drop out because they can’t afford fees, and that’s the message this istration is sending.

Even the average Nigerian can now dream of owning appliances or even a car through the Consumer Credit Corporation. Over ₦200 billion has been set aside so that ordinary citizens can buy goods and pay over time. For a country where “cash and carry” was once the only way, this is revolutionary.

Security is still a challenge, yes, but there’s movement. The military has been better equipped. Inter-agency coordination has improved. Kidnappings haven’t disappeared, but many sleeper cells have been dismantled. The approach is shifting — not just guns, but intelligence and strategy.
Revenue?

In just six months of 2024, government revenue rose by ₦9.1 trillion. That’s more than double what we had in the same period the year before. And for the first time, all three levels of government — federal, state, and local — are receiving steady, increased allocations. That means more power to the grassroots, where change is most visible.

Wages have gone up too. The new national minimum wage stands at ₦70,000. Not everyone in the informal sector is feeling it yet, but it's a signal — that this government recognizes the dignity of labor and is ready to walk the talk.

Still, let’s not pretend that all is well. Many Nigerians are tired. The pain of the past two years is real. Prices are still high. The naira still needs more stability. And the wounds from the fuel subsidy removal are still fresh in many homes.

But transformation is never painless. It comes with dislocation. It requires sacrifice. And it demands patience. What Nigeria is undergoing is not just reform — it’s a full-blown economic reset. We’ve moved from illusion to reality, from quick fixes to long-term solutions. It hurts now, but it heals later.

And so we return to that haunting slogan: “Ebi n pawa.” Are we still hungry? Not in the same way. We are no longer hungry because of hopelessness; we are hungry because we are in transition. We are adjusting. We are healing. And we are learning to live in a system that finally tells the truth.

The hunger of 2023 was panic — confusion in the face of sudden change. The hunger of 2025 is different. It is the hunger of a nation finding its feet, discovering its strength, and realizing that growth is a process. But processes need time. Buildings need completion. Foundations need walls and roofs. We cannot afford to abandon the journey at halftime. President Tinubu has started something bold — something rare in our history. He didn’t play to the gallery. He played for the future. Now that we see the first fruits, do we go back to the same policies that brought us to the brink? Or do we press on?

Let’s be honest with ourselves: for any meaningful reform to succeed, continuity is key. Interrupting this process in 2027 would be like removing a doctor halfway through surgery and expecting a miracle. Nigeria cannot afford to go back to subsidy games, dual exchange rates, and lazy borrowing. The path is tough, yes. But it’s also clear. And with Tinubu at the wheel, the destination is visible.

So, no — we are not as hungry as we were. We are still hungry, but now with hope, with direction, and with purpose. We are no longer lost. We are no longer blind. We know where we’re going. And if we truly want to see the end of this hunger — not just a temporary fix but a lasting solution — then we must let this government finish what it started.

Come 2027, we must not change direction for the sake of change. We must hold on to the one leadership bold enough to break the old and build the new. Because what Nigeria needs is not just another election — what it needs is consistency, courage, and continuity.

I took my time to read this article to the end.. a very honest article I must say and well written. But I have issue with the concluding part. This was the same way Buhari's people clamored to be allowed to finish what he started. Whatever those were... and we all saw the 2nd term report card. Everything literally turned upside down at the second coming.

That's what power mean to an average Nigerian leader. When they seek 2nd term, they tell you they want to consolidate.. na lie o

bcomputer101:
From Hunger to Hope: Reflecting on Nigeria’s Journey Since “Ebi n Pawa”

“Ebi n pawa!” That expression — “We are hungry” — wasn’t just a complaint two years ago. It was a cry from the soul of a nation. It echoed from Lagos to Kano, Port Harcourt to Maiduguri. You didn’t need a microphone to hear it; it was in the faces of mothers at the market, fathers at the bus stop, young men on the streets, and children waiting for meals that never came. It became the anthem of pain, the chorus of a people grappling with the shock of sweeping reforms introduced by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in his very first week in office.

Nigeria was in turmoil, not because the policies were necessarily wrong, but because their timing hit a society already living on the edge. So the question we now face — two years later — is both urgent and fair: Are we still that hungry?

Back in May 2023, when Tinubu took the reins of power, the foundation of the Nigerian economy was cracked. No, not cracked — shattered. The nation was drowning in debt, most of it incurred not for building railways or factories, but for paying salaries, maintaining a fuel subsidy that lined the pockets of the rich, and defending an artificial exchange rate that stifled growth.

What the new president inherited was more than a moribund economy; it was a ticking time bomb. Oil had already been sold forward, meaning Nigeria was effectively broke. There was no money coming in from crude exports — our primary source of income — because it had been mortgaged in advance.

The previous istration of Buhari had quietly printed money, devaluing the naira without the courtesy of telling the public. But Tinubu couldn’t cry foul too loudly — some of those who caused this mess were his political allies.

He could have chosen the path of least resistance, the usual Nigerian way: kick the can down the road and pretend everything was fine. But he didn’t. In one of the boldest opening acts in Nigerian political history, he removed the fuel subsidy.

Suddenly, the price of fuel tripled. Transporters raised fares. Traders hiked prices. Even sachet water vendors felt the pinch. The people who were already struggling now felt like they were suffocating. The frustration was real, and so was the anger. Social media went ablaze. Protests flared. Opposition voices got louder. “Ebi n pawa!” they cried — and rightly so.

But that wasn’t the end of the storm. Next came the unification of the exchange rate. Nigeria had operated a dual-rate system for years, one for the privileged few who accessed dollars at official rates, and another for the rest of us who scrambled for forex in the black market. It was a system ripe for corruption, creating billionaires overnight while choking real businesses.

By merging the rates, Tinubu wiped away a major incentive for fraud. It wasn’t smooth — it never is. The naira plunged. The cost of imported goods spiked. But this was the price of honesty, of facing the truth about how things really were.

So, yes, we were hungry. But that hunger wasn’t just about food. It was about the pain that comes with correction — the sting of necessary surgery. The old system was bleeding us dry, and for once, someone decided to stitch the wound instead of just covering it up with another bandage.

Fast forward two years, and the picture is beginning to shift. No, it’s not yet paradise. Inflation is still biting. Prices of rice and garri still bring tears to the eyes. But compared to the chaos of 2023, we’re not where we used to be. Take a closer look — not with emotions, but with the eyes of understanding — and the signs of progress become clear.

Today, Nigeria has exited the IMF debtors’ list. That’s not just a statistic — it’s proof that we are no longer borrowing just to survive. The Tinubu istration cleared a $1.61 billion debt and restored Nigeria’s credibility on the global stage. Foreign investors are watching, and they’re starting to return. The stock market is booming. When he took over, the All Share Index stood at 55,738 points. Now, it’s over 103,000. Market capitalization has crossed ₦63 trillion. That’s not magic — it’s investor confidence fueled by clearer, bolder policies.

And what about infrastructure? The fuel subsidy money is no longer going into the pockets of oil marketers. It's now being used to build things we can see — roads, rail lines, and power projects that matter to everyday life. The Renewed Hope Infrastructure Fund is not just a slogan; it’s real. The foundations are being laid for a stronger, more connected Nigeria.

Tinubu's federal government has embark on major road construction and rehabilitation projects across all geopolitical zones, from the Abuja- Kaduna-Zaria-Kano Dual Carriageway, the 9th Mile-Oturkpo-Makurdi Road, the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, Abuja-Lokoja-Benin Road, Enugu-Onitsha Expressway, Oyo-OgbomosoRoad, Sokoto-Badagry Road, Enugu-Port Harcourt Expressway, Second Niger Bridge Access Road to Bodo-Bonny Road among hundreds of ongoing road projects across the country.

Let’s talk food. Yes, hunger still exists. But the grip of the grain cartels — those faceless hoarders who manipulated scarcity for profit — has been broken. When the price of rice soared beyond ₦100,000, Tinubu’s team didn’t just watch. They acted. Tariffs on food imports were suspended. Mechanized farming equipment was imported from the US, Brazil, and Belarus. Local farmers received incentives.

Gradually, food production is rising. The goal is clear: Nigeria must feed itself. The youth have not been left out. From the Skill-Up Artisans Programme to the National Youth Talent Export initiative, young Nigerians are being prepared to compete globally.

NYSC now earn ₦77,000, up from ₦33,000. That’s not just a raise — it’s dignity restored. And for those struggling with tuition, the Student Loan Scheme now offers real hope. No one should drop out because they can’t afford fees, and that’s the message this istration is sending.

Even the average Nigerian can now dream of owning appliances or even a car through the Consumer Credit Corporation. Over ₦200 billion has been set aside so that ordinary citizens can buy goods and pay over time. For a country where “cash and carry” was once the only way, this is revolutionary.

Security is still a challenge, yes, but there’s movement. The military has been better equipped. Inter-agency coordination has improved. Kidnappings haven’t disappeared, but many sleeper cells have been dismantled. The approach is shifting — not just guns, but intelligence and strategy.
Revenue?

In just six months of 2024, government revenue rose by ₦9.1 trillion. That’s more than double what we had in the same period the year before. And for the first time, all three levels of government — federal, state, and local — are receiving steady, increased allocations. That means more power to the grassroots, where change is most visible.

Wages have gone up too. The new national minimum wage stands at ₦70,000. Not everyone in the informal sector is feeling it yet, but it's a signal — that this government recognizes the dignity of labor and is ready to walk the talk.

Still, let’s not pretend that all is well. Many Nigerians are tired. The pain of the past two years is real. Prices are still high. The naira still needs more stability. And the wounds from the fuel subsidy removal are still fresh in many homes.

But transformation is never painless. It comes with dislocation. It requires sacrifice. And it demands patience. What Nigeria is undergoing is not just reform — it’s a full-blown economic reset. We’ve moved from illusion to reality, from quick fixes to long-term solutions. It hurts now, but it heals later.

And so we return to that haunting slogan: “Ebi n pawa.” Are we still hungry? Not in the same way. We are no longer hungry because of hopelessness; we are hungry because we are in transition. We are adjusting. We are healing. And we are learning to live in a system that finally tells the truth.

The hunger of 2023 was panic — confusion in the face of sudden change. The hunger of 2025 is different. It is the hunger of a nation finding its feet, discovering its strength, and realizing that growth is a process. But processes need time. Buildings need completion. Foundations need walls and roofs. We cannot afford to abandon the journey at halftime. President Tinubu has started something bold — something rare in our history. He didn’t play to the gallery. He played for the future. Now that we see the first fruits, do we go back to the same policies that brought us to the brink? Or do we press on?

Let’s be honest with ourselves: for any meaningful reform to succeed, continuity is key. Interrupting this process in 2027 would be like removing a doctor halfway through surgery and expecting a miracle. Nigeria cannot afford to go back to subsidy games, dual exchange rates, and lazy borrowing. The path is tough, yes. But it’s also clear. And with Tinubu at the wheel, the destination is visible.

So, no — we are not as hungry as we were. We are still hungry, but now with hope, with direction, and with purpose. We are no longer lost. We are no longer blind. We know where we’re going. And if we truly want to see the end of this hunger — not just a temporary fix but a lasting solution — then we must let this government finish what it started.

Come 2027, we must not change direction for the sake of change. We must hold on to the one leadership bold enough to break the old and build the new. Because what Nigeria needs is not just another election — what it needs is consistency, courage, and continuity.Oga small small. Your baba just itted that his reform has no visible impact yet.

Keep believing the lies.

One moment he saying he has brought prosperity to Nigerians and moment we should be patient...

geoworldedu:


You first statement captured everything I have always been asking. Whichever president that can stand out and sign KILL CORRUPT POLITICIAN IMMEDIATELY to law and use one or two people as scapegoat is the only serious president to me. All these other ones reforming nonsense are not serious. Until then, there is no true president.

You can keep consoling yourself, a man who ed another man for 8 years to destroy the country so that he can become president was the worst candidate for any person to in 2023...

Petet Obi on the other hand was impeached as governor because he refused to pad budget with the state assembly, he fought them in court and got back his seat, same Peter Obi fought the Uba bothers against god fatherism and till date god fatherism has died in Anambra, can you say the same about Tinubu since 1999 for Lagos?

You guys can keep deceiving yourselves because of your hatred for Igbos, no one is saying Peter Obi is a saint but comparing him with Tinubu is like comparing yellow and black.

No leader is the same and their outcome can never be the same, it is like saying all women ate the same, that is lie a very big lie, you think Peter Obi would run this type of nonsense Tinubu is running, no one is saying he will run a perfect government but he will be far better...

So you can keep consoling yourself that all of them are the same, I use to tell people around me that the reason why Nigeria is where it is today is not just because we elect bad leaders,

But the fact that some people ensure that they bring in a worse leader than the previous one just like Tinubu after Buhari, what caught my attention most about Tinubu was the fact when he said he ed Buhari for 8 years so that he can become president, I knew he was more wicked than Buhari, because someone who did not pity the country because of his ambition is more wicked than the person he put there to achieve it...

This is just simple logic now, but no let us just act like it was just politics but we can see the results today.

If every 4 or 8 years Nigerians elect a better leader than the previous leader Nigeria would have gone farther than this, but some people have sworn that tribal or religious domininace is more important than that, Peter Obi is not a saint but he is far better than Tinubu and Buhari..

Artiiclebeast:
30km in one year of an almost 800km road.

Jagaburst

Na ten years project be that

When people die finish.

This man sha, 🤣🤣😭🤣, make we dey patient with hungry

As a Lagosian who experienced Tinubu's istration and policies, l absolutely detest anything , policy, governance or politics involving him and was and still am an avid opposer

However, when he rigged himself into power, l actually wanted to ' give him the benefit of doubt' for the sake of Fashola and Ambode that he ' produced' ( very good s if I'm being objective)

Fast forward to a few months into his istration and the total collapse of the middle class due to extremely cost of living , l couldn't imagine l would compare Tinubu to Buhari and actually score Buhari higher

I mean, weren't we told he's got the ' best brains' of technocrats to steer the nation forward? Where are the ' best brains' and technocrats?

Electricity: atrociously expensive
Fuel and transportation: grossly overpriced
Basic food and amenities: astronomically unaffordable
Gas: forget it

Like seriously, what exactly is he celebrating?

yinkus6750:
Patients are sick people who look upon medicals for the right healing process. For how long shall the citizens be patient? Many have died while patiently waiting. We are tired of the patience, what we need is the healing. It doesn't take this long. With the right policies and right people to implement,we there.

Oil dey your head.
You are through with first term, you start talking about 2027. You want us to endure more pain? It will not work your excellency sir.
Bow out with honour sir. Forget 2027.

Sounds like Buhari

Continuity only makes sense when there are visible results. Nigerians are still facing rising inflation, hunger, unemployment, and insecurity. Telling people to endure more hardship without a clear improvement plan isn’t leadership — it’s negligence.

Removing subsidies and unifying exchange rates may be bold moves, but their poor implementation has pushed millions deeper into poverty. Hope without relief is not progress.

In 2027, Nigerians won’t vote for change just for the sake of it — they’ll vote for leaders who deliver, not just promise. True leadership is judged by results, not rhetoric.

Work more than you talk..

Was Himself Tinubu Patient with Jonathan’s istration ?
He is An Abysmal Failure. He Better vacate that office and let a competent person Take over.

Many have died of hunger na. Will u lead people that are alive or dead. Ur patient patient has gone to far of killing every one u it leading

Antoeni:
Was Himself Tinubu Patient with Jonathan’s istration ?
He is An Abysmal Failure. He Better vacate that office and let a competent person Take over.

who dey taste honey spit am comot mouth ,the best time to prevent this scourge called emilokan was the last election ,,,,right now he go fight with him life to stay in that position for second term

seunoyeleyep:



Is this what they asked you to copy and paste from your WhatsApp group? Why are you people obsessed with failure? Call a spade,a spade. Tinubu is a monumental failure. Nothing else.

Omo I needed to be sure. I knew I had seen this before

Continue looting Mr Tinubu

Sebi ur followers are singing praise and worship for you that everything is ok,no need of begging hungry don reset everybody brain now ,let's see how it would go,don't beg work that's what we want 2year is still enough to rewrite Ur wrong,go out there ask the common man ,he will tell you what's up

adenigga:





Source: https://punchng.com/Be-patient-with-me-Tinubu-begs-Nigerians

Why is he begging again? I thought he said everywhere don stew nau.

Get out

Oga life is too expensive and no work