Tinubu orders measures to cushion the impact of the crisis in the Middle East

President Bola Tinubu has tasked key economic officials to develop measures to mitigate the impact of the current crisis in the Middle East on Nigerians.

Tinubu gave the directive on Friday during a civic reception in Yenagoa after inaugurating projects executed by Governor Douye Diri.

He instructed the ministries of Finance and Budget, together with the head of the service, Ms Didi Esther Walson-Jack, to examine ways to ease economic pressures.

This is contained in a statement released on Friday in Yenagoa by presidential spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga.

The president acknowledged the economic strain caused by the crisis, noting that rising fuel prices are affecting Nigerians.

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“Yes, I hear you from various economic angles. Fuel prices are tough, but we also need to reflect on global realities.”

Tinubu assured citizens that his administration will work with relevant ministries to introduce measures to mitigate the hardship.

“This is a government that cares. We will examine the numbers with the Ministry of Finance and Budget to lighten the burden,”

He reaffirmed the commitment of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to improving the well-being of citizens through impactful governance.

“People deserve to see governance translated into roads, bridges, power, jobs and real opportunities that impact lives,”

Tinubu praised Diri for implementing projects in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda, describing them as transformative.

He inaugurated key projects, including a 60 megawatt independent gas-fired power plant in Elebele, a 630-metre Angiama-Oporoma bridge and a new Yenagoa city road.

The President noted that collaboration between the federal and state governments accelerates development and delivers tangible benefits to citizens.

He also reiterated his administration’s determination to achieve energy sufficiency, recalling his previous efforts to establish independent energy initiatives.

Tinubu observed a minute’s silence in honor of the fallen soldiers and former Bayelsa governor, DSP Alamieyeseigha.

In his remarks, Diri said federal policy support enabled the state to implement the energy project and promote energy independence.

He added that the projects will improve connectivity, stimulate economic activity and improve the quality of life of residents.

(NAN)

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