President Bola Tinubu has voiced his delight that Nigerian states are no longer facing difficulties in meeting their salary obligations, marking a significant shift from the situation prior to his assumption of office on May 29, 2024.
Speaking on Friday in Lagos while receiving the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, led by Vice President Kashim Shettima, for a Sallah visit at his residence, Tinubu reflected on the improved financial conditions. He remarked that while watching clips of the Sokoto-Badagry corridor, he envisioned the potential for constructing numerous dams for irrigation, farming, and electricity generation along that route. He acknowledged the governors for fostering resilience among citizens and encouraging trust in his administration.
Tinubu expressed profound gratitude, stating, “You have built that trust around one person: my leadership. I thank you very much. I am truly grateful. I cannot express enough how thankful I am to Almighty God that we are here together to share our thoughts and developmental programs.” He highlighted that out of 27 governors seeking federal loans and interventions, the era of struggling to pay salaries has ended. “I am glad that out of the 27 governors borrowing from the federal government and asking for interventions, we are no longer struggling to pay salaries. No more,” he said.