The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, has promised Nigerians that the raging economic challenges confronting the country would soon be over.
He gave the assurance yesterday in his address as the Chairman of The Sun Awards 2023 held in Lagos.
Akume, who described nation-building as a collective endeavour, tasked Nigerians to join and support the government’s efforts in the pursuit of a truly great Nigeria.
“The administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu shall remain steadfast in its commitment to building a brighter future for all Nigerians, under the Renewed Hope Agenda. While progress may seem slow at times, the vision for a better tomorrow remains resolute. We shall soon navigate successfully the current economic challenges,” Akume said.
While he admitted that like many nations, Nigeria was facing challenges, the SGF expressed the hope that through collective resilience in overcoming past adversities, the country emerged stronger from the civil war, navigated economic recessions and persevered through the COVID-19 pandemic.
He said the “resilient Nigerian spirit defines us as a nation and sets us apart”.
He urged all Nigerians, irrespective of professional calling, tribe, creed or persuasion, to strive to be part of the solution, actively seeking ways to contribute to the nation’s progress.
Akume added that seemingly small actions, when multiplied by millions, can create a significant positive impact, saying every effort, however big or small, contributes to the collective good.
Noting that collective endeavour requires the active participation of both the government and its citizens, Akume said that while the government will discharge its moral and constitutional obligations, it behooves the citizenry to also reciprocate through loyalty, hard work and commitment to nationhood.
He declared that despite the humongous, inherited and emerging socio-economic challenges, the administration of President Tinubu has in less than nine months on the saddle recorded positive accomplishments in diverse sectors.
The SGF said Nigeria needs the Sun Group in collaboration with all well-meaning entities and individuals to promote her strength, celebrate her successes and showcase her talents in order to build a nation that all shall be proud of and bequeath to upcoming generations.
