Nigeria’s President, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, says he will continue to make difficult decisions on behalf of Nigerians.
Tinubu made this known during a meeting with Prime Minister Mark Rutte of the Netherlands on Thursday in The Hague.
Since taking office in 2023, Tinubu’s administration has implemented new policies that include raising the price of energy, floating the naira, and eliminating the petrol subsidy.
Speaking at the gathering, Tinubu stated that he was brave enough to make tough choices on behalf of Nigerians because he fully understood the “need to give them the long-term tools they need to succeed.”
Describing himself as a determined leader of the people, the president vowed to continue to “take the difficult decisions that will benefit our people, even if there is short-term pain”.
“We have gone through the worst of the storms,” Tinubu said.
”I am unafraid of the consequences once I know that my actions are in the best long-term interests of all Nigerians.
“The Nigerian Naira is one of the world’s best-performing currencies today. We took the necessary risk, and all resilient Nigerians kept faith with us.
“They will be rewarded, and the reward will only be greater as we partner effectively with you on new opportunities for development.
“As leaders, we must take decisions for the benefit of our nations, and we cannot shy away from that.”
Speaking on investment opportunities in the country, Tinubu told the Dutch government official that Nigeria is well positioned to power the clean energy future of the world, including Europe, with its high-grade lithium deposits.
He said the West African nation offers immense opportunities across a pool of sectors, adding that his administration is deepening reforms to enhance the investment climate.
The president said Nigeria seeks robust, balanced, and mutually beneficial partnerships that will spur value-addition in areas like solid minerals.
On April 22, Tinubu departed Abuja, the nation’s capital, for the Kingdom of The Netherlands on an official visit.
