Former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has given his piece of advice to President Bola Tinubu amid the economic hardship in the nation.
He said: “I urge President Bola Tinubu to focus on improving Nigerians’ welfare as the country grapples with significant economic challenges.”
“The cost of living is overwhelming Nigerians’ hope for survival. The growing issue of food insecurity is particularly affecting children. I am calling for stronger support systems to ensure basic needs are met.”
“Over 67% of women in northern Nigeria are illiterates. A country where half the population is socially and economically disempowered due to illiteracy will find development difficult, if not impossible.”
“To tackle this, there is need for large-scale social interventions that address systemic issues, including literacy and economic empowerment.”
“It’s not just about having dreams or starting enterprises it’s about resilience and the courage to persevere through challenges.”
“There is immense pressure on Nigerian business owners to sustain an appearance of success that their businesses cannot always support.”
Osinbajo stated this at the 2024 Women in Management, Business and Public Service (WIMBIZ) conference in Abuja recently.