Bola Ahmed Tinubu has stated that the fuel price increase is here to stay, emphasizing that there is no alternative if the country seeks sustainable development.
Speaking on Friday during a meeting with Nigerians residing in China, Tinubu described his visit as “very good and successful.”
Addressing members of the Nigerians in Diaspora Organization (NIDO) and the Nigerian community at the China World Hotel, he highlighted his government’s focus and praised his capable team.
According to a statement by Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President (Media & Publicity), Tinubu underscored his efforts to enhance cooperation with China in key areas such as infrastructure, trade, finance, energy, the green economy, and mining during talks with President Xi Jinping, Premier Li Qiang, and at the 2024 Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) Summit.
Tinubu also stressed the value of discipline and national service, pointing to China’s disciplined society as a model for Nigerians to emulate.
He said; “What is uppermost in my mind is for you to continue representing Nigeria as good citizens, and I urge you all to be good ambassadors of our nation in China.
“We will always celebrate our diversity. We cherish it, but this diversity is our commitment to serve. If it is about service, we must be good citizens.”
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“I cannot tell you more, except from the embassy, that China is a very disciplined society and we have to be disciplined too. Without discipline and commitment, we cannot build a nation that is respected everywhere in the world.
“We must exploit our diversity and be ready to do everything required of us within the laws of the communities that we live in and reflect a good image of our country,” Tinubu said.
Tinubu emphasized the significant impact of investments in China’s economy and reassured Nigerians in the diaspora that the Bank of Industry is ready to partner with them in tapping into opportunities in Nigeria.
“Nigeria is going through reforms, and we are taking very bold and unprecedented decisions. For example, you might have been hearing from home in the last few days about fuel prices.
“But, can we help it? Can we develop good roads like you have here? You see electricity being constant in quantity and quality. You see water supply, constant and running, and you see their good schools. And we say we want to hand over a banner without stain to our children?
“What is the critical part to get us there if we cannot take hard decisions to pave the way for a country that is blessed and so talented?
“So many of you are so talented, speaking very fluent Mandarin. It is what you contribute and tell them at home that will reflect in the attitude of our people. The more you want everything free, it will become more expensive and long-delayed to achieve meaningful development,’’ Tinubu added.
“We want our children to be in good schools, not tattered huts and dilapidated buildings. We must make our teaching innovative and allow businesses of all kinds and sizes to flourish.
“One economic action leads to another, and it is in your hand to build our nation. Mine is to provide the leadership, and I am committed to doing just that,” the President stated.
“Nigeria is going through reforms, and we are taking very bold and unprecedented decisions. For example, you might have been hearing from home in the last few days about fuel prices.
“But, can we help it? Can we develop good roads like you have here? You see electricity being constant in quantity and quality. You see water supply, constant and running, and you see their good schools. And we say we want to hand over a banner without stain to our children?
“What is the critical part to get us there if we cannot take hard decisions to pave the way for a country that is blessed and so talented?
“So many of you are so talented, speaking very fluent Mandarin. It is what you contribute and tell them at home that will reflect in the attitude of our people. The more you want everything free, it will become more expensive and long-delayed to achieve meaningful development,’’ the President said.
“We want our children to be in good schools, not tattered huts and dilapidated buildings. We must make our teaching innovative and allow businesses of all kinds and sizes to flourish.
“One economic action leads to another, and it is in your hand to build our nation. Mine is to provide the leadership, and I am committed to doing just that,” he stated.
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