The federal government responded to those who predicted Nigeria’s collapse yesterday, saying that “Nigeria will not fall” since it is still the behemoth of Africa, despite the country’s growing hardships.
Additionally, Nigerians would always rise together in times of adversity, according to Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, who stated that the country’s current economic woes are temporary.
Simultaneously, Mr. Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, Comptroller General of Customs, revealed that the service would enable the direct disposal of food items forfeited to the federal government, thereby mitigating the present hardships faced by Nigerians and enhancing access to essential food items.
In the meanwhile, yesterday the House of Representatives a measure to amend the Federal Republic of Nigeria’s constitution to include a provision for the creation of state police was approved on its second reading.
Nonetheless, in a speech at the 2024 NIPR Niger State Chapter Conference/Annual General Meeting in Minna, Niger State, Minister of Information and National Orientation Mohammed Idris offered Nigeria optimism.
Idris based the government’s optimism on the multiple steps being taken to combat insecurity, boost the economy, and improve the quality of life for average Nigerians.
Under the leadership of Alhaji Jibrin Ndace, Director General of Voice of Nigeria (VON), the minister stated, “His Excellency Ahmed Bola Tinubu, GCFR, President, Federal Republic of Nigeria, is extremely devoted to leading us to The Nigeria we aspire to, centered on the principles outlined in the country’s constitution.
“Over the past seven months, this administration has made sure it stays focused on addressing the economy, combating insecurity, luring foreign direct investment, and fortifying Nigeria’s foreign policy position internationally.
Our contribution to the maintenance of democracy in the West African region via the ECOWAS platform has earned us a distinguished seat at the international political family table.
“We will not rest on these achievements, for President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda was and is steadfast in its determination that Nigeria will not collapse, for we are the real African giant.”
The minister expressed happiness that growing food costs have begun to decline in certain regions of the nation anda setting that supports enterprises
Therefore, he tasked all of the nation’s key players with working with the administration to find solutions to the many problems the nation was experiencing.
In a speech, Dr. Muazu Babangida Aliyu, the former governor of Niger State, criticized the National Assembly’s proposal to switch Nigeria back to a parliamentary form of government, stating that “the presidential system is not the problem but needs modifications to suit Nigeria’s peculiarities.”
According to Aliyu, there was nothing that anyone could do because it would not function if the political culture was out of alignment with the system.
“I have something to say regarding the debate over moving to a parliamentary system. If people don’t alter their behavior, no system can function. BritainFrance and Italy reduced the incentives for waste and corruption in the federal government and made it possible for any system to function by transferring powers and duties to the states and local government units.
“Any system you bring will not work if we do not change because the bad thing is what is in our hearts.” Insisting that there is nothing wrong with the presidential system, Aliyu surrendered. What needs to change is the way Nigerians think and who they are.
The current economic difficulties in Nigeria, according to Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, are temporary and will be overcome since Nigerians always pull together in difficult times.
Kalu, the previous speaker The President Bola Tinubu administration had implemented the necessary policies to address the problem, and the plenary session began yesterday with a statement that all hope was not gone.
As we begin this process, we are all aware of the difficulties our country faces. Whispers of doubt threaten to extinguish the flames of our shared soul as storm clouds of inflation gather and the cries of economic misery resound.
However, I can promise you that the Nigerian spirit perseveres in the face of hardship! Our country is built on resiliency, and our people are bound together by unwavering willpower. The obstacles we face sometimes appear overwhelming.
But in the middle of all of this, in the midst of the worries and the frustrations, I implore you, my colleagues, to keep in mind thewords of a great leader before an opponent who seemed insurmountable: “We have an ordeal of the most grievous kind ahead of us.” We have many, many long months of hardship and pain ahead of us.
But I tell you, my friends, don’t be afraid! Winston Churchill inspired his country to rise to the occasion during its darkest hour, and we must do the same. This is not the moment for blame-pointing, sorrow, or separation. Now is the moment to stand together, show strength, and have unwavering faith in both our own futures and the future of our beloved Nigeria.
Do the obstacles seem insurmountable? Indeed, they do. Are they, however, insurmountable? Not at all! We possess the abilities, skill, and perseverance to succeed. The method of macroeconomic management Adeniyi revealed Wednesday that the program will make it easier to dispose of food products that have been forfeited to the federal government directly, which would help Nigerians get access to more critical foods and lessen their current challenges.
In addition, he stated that the agency has started a calculated anti-smuggling campaign and public outreach as part of its resolve to stop the illegal export of essential food supplies for personal financial benefit.
In a statement released by Mr. Abdullahi Maiwada, the National Public Relations Officer and Chief Superintendent of Customs, Adeniyi stated that there is an urgent need to take proactive measures to protect food supply in the nation and lessen the negative impacts of scarcity on Nigerians.
