President Bola Ahmed Tinubu stated on Saturday that he understood building Nigeria would be challenging before deciding to run in the 2023 presidential election.
He stated this in Enugu, the capital of Enugu State, at a meeting with stakeholders from the South-East geopolitical zone.
Tinubu, who was in the state to launch projects initiated by Governor Peter Mbah, stated that he understands what it takes to rule and build a country, even if he is insulted while doing so.
At the meeting, the president also claimed that the removal of petrol subsidy was necessary to build the nation and protect the interests of future generations.
Speaking at the event, Tinubu said, “You are all members of one big, huge family called Nigeria but living in different rooms in the same house.
“This house, we must build it. Build it to satisfy our immediate need, which is not going to be enough yet but for tomorrow too. That is why the removal of the first subsidy was necessary.
“You cannot spend the future of generations yet unborn in advance. Don’t bankrupt the nation before they are born.
“I know people will fight, grumble, and abuse me, and everything, but I asked for the job. I know what it takes. I believe in myself, and I believe I can gather a very good team and build a nation.
“It is our country. We have to work really hard for it to build a nation that we can be proud of. Change the narrative—negative comment about Nigeria.
“I’m not taking that (negative comment). I’m very proud of Nigeria. You all should be proud of Nigeria.”
