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The Digest:

In a direct appeal for national unity, the Minister of Works, David Umahi, has called on citizens to abandon what he describes as a culture of negativity and to stop "de-marketing" Nigeria. According to the News Agency of Nigeria, the minister expressed sadness over the trend, urging optimism and patriotism while defending the Tinubu administration's economic reforms and citing improved GDP and foreign reserves as signs that "the worst is over."

Key Points:
  • Works Minister David Umahi has urged Nigerians to stop "de-marketing" the country.
  • He decried a growing culture of public condemnation and negativity from both home and abroad.
  • Umahi argued that Nigeria offers greater opportunities for prosperity than many foreign countries.
  • He praised President Tinubu's "courage" in facing a "terrible" inherited economic situation.
  • The minister claimed key economic indices like GDP growth and foreign reserves are improving.
  • He stated that "the worst is over" and the nation's macroeconomy is "breathing very well."
  • Umahi called for constructive criticism, hard work, and national support for the government.
This appeal frames national progress as a collective responsibility, hinging on a shift in public narrative and unwavering faith in the current administration's path.

Sources: News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)