Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu, has acknowledged the hardship Nigerians have faced following the removal of fuel subsidy, foreign exchange reforms and changes to the tax system, while defending the policies as necessary for the country’s future.
He made the remarks on Monday, October 12, at the maiden edition of the Seyi Tinubu Colloquium, themed “Shaping the Future Together,” held at Eko Hotel and Suites in Lagos.
Speaking at the event, Seyi said President Tinubu inherited existing national challenges but chose to confront them for the benefit of younger Nigerians and future generations.
“President Bola Tinubu didn’t choose the Nigeria he inherited from his predecessors, yet his administration chose to confront the challenges of our nation. Not for itself alone, but for the benefit of those who come next. For us, the young generation,” he said.
He acknowledged that the reforms had placed pressure on families, adding that the immediate pain was more noticeable than the long-term benefits.
“Changes have not been easy. Families whose budgets have been stretched. The pain was immediate. The lasting improvement more difficult to feel and touch. Yet, they are no less real,” he said.
Seyi argued that investments in roads, power, mining, manufacturing and agriculture, alongside improved access to education and credit, could create opportunities for younger Nigerians and generations to come.
He said he supported his father’s policies because young people needed an economy where hard work could translate into rewards and businesses could thrive.
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