Nationwide Protest: Tinubu’s Speech Conciliatory, Yet Not Condescending – Keyamo

The Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo, has praised President Bola Tinubu’s Sunday broadcast.

Recall that Tinubu addressed the nation on Sunday morning concerning the ongoing nationwide protests.

The president in his speech ruled out the return of fuel subsidy and as well enjoined organizers of the protest to withdraw from the street.

He defended his decision to remove fuel subsidies and reform the foreign exchange system, stating these actions were necessary to reverse the decades of economic mismanagement.

Tinubu highlighted economic progress, stating, aggregate government revenues have more than doubled, hitting over ₦9.1 trillion in the first half of 2024 compared to the first half of 2023.

He also mentioned ongoing major infrastructure projects, including the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway and Sokoto-Badagry Highway.

The president reported an increase in oil production to 1.61 million barrels per day and renewed investor interest in the sector.

He said the government launched a CNG initiative to power transportation and reduce costs, with plans to distribute a million conversion kits.

Reacting to Tinubu’s speech via his X account, Keyamo said it was great and inspiring.

He asserted that the nation’s leader statement  was compassionate, firm, conciliatory, but not condescending.

According to him, “Great and inspiring speech by Mr. President @officialABAT. Compassionate, yet firm; conciliatory, yet not condescending; resolute on our objectives, yet reassuring. Wonderful balance.” 

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