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Abubakar Momoh, the Minister of Regional Development, says the painful economic decisions being taken by President Bola Tinubu are the only means the president can solve the country’s problems.

Momoh explained that it was normal for President Tinubu, whom he said meant well for the country, to take the far-reaching decisions in the interest of the people.

He spoke on Sunday at the flag-off distribution of relief materials and palliatives worth millions of naira to residents affected by the recent flood disaster in the nine Niger Delta region states in Akure.

According to the minister, the economic reforms of President Tinubu would be of benefit to Nigerians soon.

“The decisions being taken are painful, but that is the only way by which we can address the problems that have been facing this country. If you want Nigeria to thrive, you must take far-reaching decisions that will initially inflict pains on the people of our country.

“In a very short time, you will begin to see the effects of the decision or the policies of the federal government that have been taken so far.

“I want us to continue to pray for our president because the president means very well for Nigeria. If Nigeria is not better during this istration, it means we are cursed,” he said.

Flagging off the distribution, Momoh said the relief items by the federal government were designed to cushion the effects of the flood on the beneficiaries.

The minister revealed that President Tinubu, in his concern and love for the people of the Niger Delta region, recently approved the relief materials and palliatives to the flood victims in the region to alleviate their challenges.

He listed some of the distributed items to include rice, grains, spaghettis, beans, motorcycles, sewing machines, grinding machines, cooking stoves, and smokeless stoves, among others.

“There was a time there was flood in this part of the country, that is the entire Niger Delta region, and recently too there was another flood. He (Tinubu) said, ‘Minister, you have to go there and take care of your people by making sure that you send enough palliatives because when there is flood, there is always a problem.’

“People are displaced. They don’t have means of livelihood. So he gave approval, and we are doing the symbolic presentation here today. This will take place in the entire state of the Niger Delta region.

“We are handing over to the stakeholders of these very states, which of course include primarily the governor, the traditional rulers, and the from the ministry.”

The Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, commended President Tinubu for the gesture, stressing that it would also reduce the burden on the affected victims and residents of the state.

Aiyedatiwa, who was represented by the state Commissioner for Regional Planning and Urban Development, Mr Olaniyi Gbenga, assured that the items and materials would be given to those affected by the flood.

He, however, stressed that the state government had put every necessary machinery in place to avert the flood in the future.

The special adviser to the governor on women affairs, Seun Bosede Osamaye, urged the beneficiaries in the state to effectively utilise the items in order to boost their economic well-being and trade.

On his part, the Deji of Akure, Oba Aladetoyinbo Ogunlade Aladelusi, appreciated the federal government for the gesture, expressing optimism that the items would be judiciously distributed.

Daily Trust had recently reported how property worth millions of naira were destroyed by flood, which hit some parts of Ondo, Akure, and Ilaje.

In Ondo town, some of the areas affected include Itanla, Oka, Odo Ijomu, Bethlehem, and Akure-Ondo expressway.

Source: https://dailytrust.com://Painful-decisions-only-way-Tinubu-can-address-Nigeria’s-problems-Minister

Nor be unah fault nah, nah Nigerians cause am and everybody don collect wotowoto from baba T.

Carry go baba till 20........

FTC

Tinubu have absolutely nothing to offer, if you like give him infinity

Hope you cry foul like Amaechi when the table is turned and you're at the receiving end

The only people praising Tinubu's policy are the people benefitting directly from his government.Tinubu is out of his depth,he has no solution to Nigeria's problem, he will only compound to it.

APC pple should know by now they are already sounding like a broken record

I don't think Tinubu would have accepted this policy if he was in our shoes.He is not feeling the pain because he is stealing all the resources.

We wait then

mad peeps

Stories…

So why did Tinubu draft a 3 year economic revival plan with his eight point agenda as of August 29, 2023 of which we’re yet to see any tangible results till date? 🤷

1. food security;
2. poverty eradication;
3. growth,
4. job creation;
5. access to capital;
6. inclusion;
7. rule of law; and
8. fighting corruption

https://punchng.com/translating-tinubus-8-point-agenda-to-recovery/?amp

And the 50 million jobs promised between 2023 to 2026

https://nairaland.unblockandhide.com/7821154/tinubu-sets-3-year-economic-revival

demons will always defend satan.the father of wickedness and pain

Momoh explained that it was normal for President Tinubu, whom he said meant well for the country, to take the far-reaching decisions in the interest of the people.

We concur.
Seconded.

God help Nigeria 🇳🇬

According to the minister, the economic reforms of President Tinubu would be of benefit to Nigerians soon.

We believe.
Nigeria will be great again in our lifetime.

The Devil pulls the strings which make these Politicians dance.

Some furtherance of Hell each new day brings, And yet we feel no horror in the rank advance of Satans purposes and plans in this country.

The kitchen cabinet is trying to prevent people from calling Tinubu T-Pain, this Minister did not get the memo

Pickmycall:
I don't think Tinubu would have accepted this policy if he was in our shoes.He is not feeling the pain because he is stealing all the resources.

this man here


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9m7DpkDylds?feature=shared

The silver lining is that God is indeed divine. We are able to see what Buhari and Tinubu combined could do. I hope this teaches us a lesson in future


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DtjpjOPjuUk?feature=shared



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4nEAjQbFbPo?feature=shared

The same man his family was jubilating when his name was announced as a minister. They see the position as an avenue to siphons money from govts and to enrich themselves and their family

TPain Noni

You also see the suffering the masses are kept. He only came to be president on the list.

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We concur.
Seconded.

God help Nigeria 🇳🇬 [/quote

what is God going to help Nigeria to do?

I thought you voted for buhari and tinubu to fix things?

what else do you want God to do again?

is tinubu also experiencing the pain that you are praising him for causing?

where did the constitution permit for those in government to create pain for nigerians?

But when Jonathan removed the same subsidy years ago tinubu led and sponsored many protest against him . The popular Occupy Nigeria protest

😂😂😂😂😂

Painful decision wey no involve slashing the allowances, perks and estacodes of all elected and appointed political officers and una say e dey painful, they should also feel the painfulness and not come here dey cap nonsense.

Painful decisions are not the only way to solve Nigeria's economic problems. Tinubu government claims that they are implementing Atiku and Peter Obi's manifestos, but it never heard where Peter Obi was harping on production as the way out. Instead, Tinubu continues on the path of mostly consumption. For example, the money being used to construct coastal road should have been channeled into development of productive capacity.

foolish talk from useless set of idiots ing a poverty promotional govt!

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True

We've been living a fake life all along

Toh

Let the wailing continue

Did you observe that it is only those in government that see what is happening in the country as normal?!

That is abnormal. By any standard.

It's laughable when they refer to the current hardship as a tough decision he has to take.

A tough decision would have been going after those that claimed 'subsidy payment' on what they did not import; A tough decision would have been ensuring the borders are well-manned by incorruptible Immigration Officers to curb smuggling into neighboring countries; Tough decision would have been removing frivolous expenses from the National Budget; a tough decision would have been ensuring that the Governmen-owned Refineries work and bringing to book those that have made sure that they don't; Tough decision would have been putting all those that have siphoned public funds in the past behind bars;

Throwing the entire citizenry under the bus while those who steal Nigeria away continue to enjoy their loot is no tough decisions.
Or maybe it is. Because it takes a decent level of heartlessness to do such.