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The Digest:

President Bola Tinubu has asserted that Nigeria's economy has decisively "turned a corner" and called on citizens to stop speaking negatively about the country. The President made the comments on Tuesday in Owerri, Imo State, where he was on a working visit. He assured Nigerians that they would soon begin to experience the benefits of his administration's economic policies, but urged continued patience.

Key Points:

  • The President made the declaration in Imo State, urging Nigerians to be patient for prosperity.
  • He directly warned those "talking negatively of this country" to stop.
  • Tinubu assured that "all Nigerians will feel the prosperity in due time."
  • The speech included a moral injunction, advising citizens, "don’t be corrupt."
  • This echoes his recent remarks at the Olubadan coronation in Ibadan.
  • He previously stated there is "light at the end of the tunnel" for the economy.
  • The comments aim to shape public perception amid ongoing economic challenges.
This appeal for optimism marks a critical effort to steer the national conversation, placing faith in a promised future while navigating the complex realities of the present.