The Presidency has begged Nigerians to be patient with the government of President Bola Tinubu over the current economic hardship caused by recent reforms.
The appeal was made by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Delu Bulus-Yakubu.
She spoke on Thursday in an address to mark the 2024 International Poverty Eradication Day in Abuja.
The event was themed Ending Social and Institutional Maltreatment, Acting Together for Peaceful, Inclusive Society.
The Presidential aide explained that the current administration was working hard to address the economic situation in the country, hence the need for Nigerians to show understanding.
“I want to use this platform to plead with Nigerians with the present economy, the hardship is surmountable and it is a gradual process.
“Please let’s be calm, show understanding and support the renewed hope of the administration to see our country move to the next level.
“I want to assure Nigerians today that the present administration is working hard and introducing so many policies that will cushion the hardship in our dear country,” she said.
She appealed to Nigerians to support the administration to deliver on its mandate.
