After the announcement of the end of the petrol subsidy regime by President Bola Tinubu in May 2023, Femi Gbajabiamila, Chief of Staff to the President, asserts that Nigerians and top presidential candidates had collectively agreed on the subsidy's removal.
Speaking after the Surulere 1 federal constituency by-election, Gbajabiamila addresses the economic challenges faced by the nation, emphasizing the universal nature of such hardships globally.
He underscores the importance of establishing economic fundamentals, echoing Tinubu's efforts, while acknowledging the initial difficulties as necessary for eventual improvement.
The story highlights the national consensus on subsidy removal and the ongoing economic initiatives under Tinubu's leadership.