President Bola Tinubu has charged his Ministers to roll out actions aimed at improving the economy to make life more bearable for Nigerians.
This is as he said his administration inherited a bad economy from his predecessor.
The President gave the charge on Monday, while presiding over the maiden meeting of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) held at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
President Tinubu, who charged the Ministers to be bold in making decisions that will move the nation forward, assured that he is ready to listen to the yearnings of Nigerians and make adjustments where necessary.
Tinubu said the challenges confronting the nation would be addressed in order to alleviate the plight of citizens.
He said: “We have talents; we have the level of intellectuals and capacity to turn this country around. You and I know that the expectation is high and there is a tough time right now. Therefore, we must work hard, commit ourselves and create a buoyant economy that will serve every Nigerian.
“Everyone of you is a member of this team. We can do whatever we want from our areas of responsibility but it all depends on you. If you stay focused, we will all arrive at a better destination and the country will be better for it.
“We must unlock the energy and natural resources of this country. We must start to produce for ourselves, dig ourselves out of the woods, focus on education, and healthcare, and make social investments that are essential for the development of our people.
“Our priority areas are defined in our economic programmes. Every area is our priority and you belong in the driver’s position to realise and make that priority a fulfilling promise to the entire nation and the continent of Africa.
“We must achieve the economic growth that is expected of us. We must feed our people. We must leverage what we have and grow more to satisfy Nigerians. It is only in your hands now.
“I am ready to listen. Like I said to the Nigerian Bar Association yesterday, I am ready even for corrections because only God is perfect. Don’t be afraid to make decisions; that’s the problem of leadership,” he stated
