By Chesa Chesa
President Bola Tinubu on Monday swore into office seven Ministers and charged them to remain focused on their duties despite the barrage of criticisms that will surely come your way.
Speaking during swearing in ceremony at the Aso Rock Villa, the President also said that his administration hasld stopped scavengers of the nation’s resources and would do the same thing to profiteers and smugglers across the country.
He said his administration would not run away from the challenges and responsibilities, assuring that he will face them headlong, even as he commended the National Assembly for diligently and expeditiously living up to expectations by performing its constitutional duty of screening and confirming the ministers on record time.
His words: “The moment is challenging, the present situation calls for a very serious commitment. Yours is a duty to serve and that is what you’ve got to do.
I really appreciate the fact that you have taken the oath of office and ready to serve your nation at the time we are facing the challenges of economic growth and other items like security challenges and others.
“It is not easy to find just the unique people that will surrender their life, freedoms and other responsibility to serve their nation anytime in this time of challenges . I am sincerely happy that you have done that and that you are here today to be part of a very committed team of Nigerians who have been working tirelessly since 17 months ago that we assumed the responsibility of governing this country, you are called upon to join the team to rescue this country
“Service is the hallmark of this human endeavour, you are being called upon to serve. Economic recovery is on the horizon. We have a good path to realise our dreams and it is not just only for us , it is for our children and grandchildren.”
He said despite the challenges the country was facing, the administration was on the right track on the job of re-engineering and retooling the economic path of this country.
“Yes, cost of living has gone up, I recognise that and we have satisfied the obligation of paying a new minimum wage across the board.
“You will be part of criticism and abuse, don’t worry stay focused, stay resilient. Your thank Will come with the history of growth and prosperity for this country.”
