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“We Must Be Patient and Work Hard to Rebuild Nigeria’s Economy” – Tinubu
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has urged Nigerians to embrace hard work and patience, stating that there are no more free rides when it comes to the country’s economic realities.
He emphasized the need for the population to focus on sectors like agriculture while the government works on rebuilding and restructuring the economy.
Tinubu expressed this during a meeting with the Forum of Former Presiding Officers of the National Assembly, led by former Senate President Ken Nnamani, in Abuja.
Addressing the concerns of many citizens facing economic challenges, Tinubu acknowledged the difficulties people are experiencing, especially with rising prices and economic instability.
“I understand that people are hungry and struggling,” he said, “but we cannot continue like this.
There is no free beer parlour anymore. We must be patient and work hard as we retool and rebuild Nigeria’s economy.”
His remarks come as his administration continues to implement significant economic reforms aimed at stabilizing the country.
Nigerians have been grappling with the effects of two major economic policies introduced shortly after Tinubu took office.
One of these was the removal of the fuel subsidy, a move that led to a sharp increase in the cost of petrol.
On his first day in office, the price of fuel tripled, and as of Friday, some filling stations in Abuja were selling petrol for between N950 and N1,100 per litre.
Another policy, aimed at unifying the exchange rate system, resulted in a dramatic depreciation of the naira.
Before Tinubu’s presidency began on May 29, 2023, the naira was trading at around N600 to the dollar.
Now, just a few months later, the exchange rate has soared, with the naira trading at over N1,500 to the dollar at the official market.
Despite these economic challenges, Tinubu has remained firm in his approach, urging Nigerians to trust in the government’s long-term strategy to rebuild the economy.
He stressed that while the current hardship is undeniable, the necessary reforms are critical for the country’s future prosperity.
Tinubu’s call for patience and hard work reflects his administration’s belief that these changes, though painful, are essential for Nigeria’s economic recovery.
The president’s words highlight the significant shift in expectations for the country, as the days of relying on government subsidies and support appear to be coming to an end.
His administration is focused on fostering self-reliance and resilience among Nigerians, particularly through sectors like agriculture, which he views as key to the country’s economic revival.
As Tinubu’s policies take shape, the nation watches to see how his economic vision will unfold in the coming months.
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has reportedly declared a strike at Taraba State University over outstanding salary-related demands and delays in payments.
The strike is scheduled to begin today, October 12, 2026. According to the union’s chairman, the union had been engaging the Taraba State Government over its outstanding demands since February 2026.
“The union had exercised considerable patience and demonstrated its commitment to dialogue since February 2026, when it began engaging the Taraba State Government over the outstanding issues,” Mbave said.
“The union had earlier suspended its planned industrial action following an appeal by the government for additional time through the Office of the Head of Civil Service, in the interest of maintaining industrial harmony,” the chairman added.
The Chairman of Gboko Local Government Area of Benue State, Torseer Yina, has imposed a dusk-to-dawn curfew in the ancient town.
The curfew takes effect from Thursday, October 8, 2026, following unrest and violent protests in the area.
According to reports, the action was taken to contain the unrest and violent protests by members of BEMOA following the death of one of its members by unknown gunmen.
The protest, which was reportedly hijacked by hoodlums, turned violent after an angry mob burnt two vehicles belonging to the Benue State Civil Protection Guards.
The Gboko council chairman said the curfew takes effect immediately and warned that anyone caught flouting the order or breaching public peace would be decisively dealt with.
Nine people have died in a fatal road crash along the Ijebu-Ode-Benin Expressway in Ogun State.
The crash occurred on Monday at about 4:55pm around the Bethel area along the Ijebu-Ode/Ore axis of the expressway. It involved a white Toyota Hiace commercial bus belonging to Delta Line and a white Sino truck operated by Bill Gas Solution Ltd.
According to the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), all nine people involved in the crash, comprising three males and six females, died in the incident.
The FRSC said the crash occurred while it was raining and the road was wet, with preliminary investigations identifying speed violation as the probable cause.
The FRSC rescue team arrived at the scene shortly after receiving the report, while the bodies of the victims were taken to the General Hospital Morgue in Ijebu-Ode.
The Ogun State Sector Commander, Oludare Ogunjobi, urged motorists, especially commercial drivers, to obey speed limits and exercise extra caution when driving in the rain.
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