President Bola Tinubu on Thursday spoke to Nigerians in London at the Nigeria Modernism Exhibition, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to restoring hope and shaping a better future.
Addressing members of the diaspora and other dignitaries, he said, “We were elected to renew hope, and we are here to rekindle that hope for all Nigerians. That message continues to resonate widely.”
“As I stand before you, I can tell you that we have navigated our way out of a dark tunnel, a tunnel of economic uncertainty and the hopelessness of the past. Today, we look toward a bright future that we want to bring to every Nigerian.”
He acknowledged the contributions of Nigerians living and working abroad, particularly in the UK.
“Like the deputy prime minister said, the millions of Nigerians working here are contributing significantly to the economy here in the UK and back home,” he stated, adding that he remains confident in Nigeria’s economic potential despite some critical financial ratings.
Tinubu challenged the narratives about African economies, saying, “I disagree with what some credit ratings say about the African economy.
“The challenge is not about the people surrounding the indices; it is about generating our own indices. It is our determination to define who we are and where we are headed.”
He concluded with a call to embrace positivity and progress: “It is you and I who must embrace what is positive about Africa, particularly Nigeria, and I promise you I will continue to be that inspiring leader. We have come to renew everybody’s hope.”