Independence: Tinubu acknowledges hardship, promises to defeat poverty

President Bola Tinubu has acknowledged the economic hardship confronting millions of Nigerians, saying his administration is determined to build an economy that will steadily lift citizens out of poverty.
The President stated this in his Independence Day address to Nigerians on Thursday to mark the country’s 66th anniversary.
The President said many families were still struggling to afford basic needs, including food, school fees, medical bills and transportation.
“I am also conscious that millions of our fellow citizens cannot wait for tomorrow. Some Nigerian families still struggle today for the next meal, the next school fee, the next medical bill, or simply enough money to get t...