The path to a prosperous Nigeria under President Tinubu, By Gbenga Olorunpomi
The path to a prosperous Nigeria under President Tinubu, By Gbenga Olorunpomi
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
Emotions are funny. They propel us and hold us back. They polarize us and unite us. They confuse us and make things very clear. Many think that the most successful are those who are emotionless, but I think they simply understand what emotion to indulge in given the task at hand. Nigerians are very emotional. We are passionate about sports, family, politics, etc. This passion has led us to support causes and projects closely and with great intensity. However, since most of them do not support their passions with adequate information and understanding of the bigger picture, getting easily discouraged is unfortunately one of our persistent traits. Unfortunately, endurance is a key characteristic we need to enable Nigeria to overcome its predicament and access the Promised Land.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu was sworn in on May 29. According to an online calculator, it has been 22,885 days since the British gave Nigeria independence on October 1, 1960, and 8,766 days since the return to democracy on May 29, 1999. He still has 85 days in power. The time I write this article, there are some people who want you to believe that it has already failed. Yes, opinions are free, but what makes it particularly dangerous for such thoughts to go unanswered is the fact that certain elements of our society are willing to use any excuse to foment discord. We must give our people even the slightest understanding of what the President has done since he took office and the immediate, medium and long-term consequences of his actions.
If a patient has multimorbidity (that is, the presence of two or more long-term health problems), the best way for a doctor to move forward is to understand the problems, recognize challenges and communicate uncertainty to the patient. net benefits of the multiple medications and procedures that will need to be performed. In cases like this, there is no better solution, because although a drug can cure one disease, it can exasperate another. Doctors and patients must agree on the road map to good health, knowing that there will be painful lows and gentle highs on the hilly path to success. For example, hair loss during chemotherapy should never be perceived by the patient as a surprise or as a sign of even more failing health, but rather as a sign that work is underway. Communication is vital.
The long analogy above can be used to describe where President Tinubu and Nigeria are today. The road to economic prosperity, unity and peace always promises to be painful and arduous. There is no magic in success. And, on his part, “Doctor” (President) Tinubu told the nation how “sick” (economically crippled) his “patient” (Nigeria) was. Below is a portion of the President's speech delivered on July 31, 63 days after taking office:
“Our economy is going through tough times and you are suffering. The cost of fuel has increased. Food and other prizes followed. Households and businesses are struggling. Things seem anxious and uncertain. I understand the difficulties you are facing. I wish there were other ways. But there is no. If that was the case, I would have chosen this path by coming here so as not to hurt the people and the nation that I love. »
This president understands what the Nigerian goes through on a daily basis. That's why he ran for office. On July 6, the President signed four different executive orders. These include the one suspending the 2023 finance law, postponing the date of its entry into force from May 28 to September 1, the ordinance modifying the customs and excise tariffs of 2023, as well as the imposition of 'a 5% excise tax on telecommunications services, among others. This was done to create an enabling environment for businesses to thrive by reducing the existence of multiple taxes.
Emotions are funny. They propel us and hold us back. They polarize us and unite us. They confuse us and make things very clear. Many think that the most successful are those who are emotionless, but I think they simply understand what emotion to indulge in given the task at hand. Nigerians are very emotional. We are passionate about sports, family, politics, etc. This passion has led us to support causes and projects closely and with great intensity. However, since most of them do not support their passions with adequate information and understanding of the bigger picture, getting easily discouraged is unfortunately one of our persistent traits. Unfortunately, endurance is a key characteristic we need to enable Nigeria to overcome its predicament and access the Promised Land.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu was sworn in on May 29. According to an online calculator, it has been 22,885 days since the British gave Nigeria independence on October 1, 1960, and 8,766 days since the return to democracy on May 29, 1999. He still has 85 days in power. The time I write this article, there are some people who want you to believe that it has already failed. Yes, opinions are free, but what makes it particularly dangerous for such thoughts to go unanswered is the fact that certain elements of our society are willing to use any excuse to foment discord. We must give our people even the slightest understanding of what the President has done since he took office and the immediate, medium and long-term consequences of his actions.
If a patient has multimorbidity (that is, the presence of two or more long-term health problems), the best way for a doctor to move forward is to understand the problems, recognize challenges and communicate uncertainty to the patient. net benefits of the multiple medications and procedures that will need to be performed. In cases like this, there is no better solution, because although a drug can cure one disease, it can exasperate another. Doctors and patients must agree on the road map to good health, knowing that there will be painful lows and gentle highs on the hilly path to success. For example, hair loss during chemotherapy should never be perceived by the patient as a surprise or as a sign of even more failing health, but rather as a sign that work is underway. Communication is vital.
The long analogy above can be used to describe where President Tinubu and Nigeria are today. The road to economic prosperity, unity and peace always promises to be painful and arduous. There is no magic in success. And, on his part, “Doctor” (President) Tinubu told the nation how “sick” (economically crippled) his “patient” (Nigeria) was. Below is a portion of the President's speech delivered on July 31, 63 days after taking office:
“Our economy is going through tough times and you are suffering. The cost of fuel has increased. Food and other prizes followed. Households and businesses are struggling. Things seem anxious and uncertain. I understand the difficulties you are facing. I wish there were other ways. But there is no. If that was the case, I would have chosen this path by coming here so as not to hurt the people and the nation that I love. »
This president understands what the Nigerian goes through on a daily basis. That's why he ran for office. On July 6, the President signed four different executive orders. These include the one suspending the 2023 finance law, postponing the date of its entry into force from May 28 to September 1, the ordinance modifying the customs and excise tariffs of 2023, as well as the imposition of 'a 5% excise tax on telecommunications services, among others. This was done to create an enabling environment for businesses to thrive by reducing the existence of multiple taxes.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
