*President Bola Ahmed Tinubu assures Nigerians the Federal Government is reworking the social welfare scheme to reach the people at the ward level, warning that protests, fuelled by anger and hate, can degenerate into violence and set the country backwards

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has allayed fears of manipulation by any interest group or interests in the ongoing economic reforms in Nigeria.

The Nigerian leader disclosed that his political campaign for the office of President February 2023 was self-sponsored, without strings, or indebtedness to any individual or institution.

Tinubu, who stated this Thursday, July 25, 2024, while receiving a delegation of Islamic leaders, led by Sheikh Bala Lau, in the State House, said his victory at the polls in the General Elections was purely by divine intervention, careful planning, and diligence in getting support from Nigerians.

Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Presidential Spokesman, stated President Tinubu said: 鈥淚 have no cabal. I have no sponsors. The money I spent on the elections was my personal fortune.

“At some point, the odds were against me; banks were locked. But Allah, the Almighty God, said I would be the President. Mine is to now follow the leading and teaching of the Almighty God.

He explained: 鈥淥ne of the most potent elements of defence is a good conscience. It is also a defence against corruption.

鈥淲hat should be uppermost in our minds is the future of our children. We have a lot to teach them on what it takes to be a good citizen and what it takes to be a responsible citizen.”

Tinubu also said protests, fuelled by anger and hate could degenerate into violence and set the country backwards.

He equally noted: “We are reworking the social welfare scheme to reach the ward level, which is the closest to our people.

“We are going to ensure that we re-establish connection with the wards, again, so that we can give allowances to the poor and the vulnerable.”

The President further stated: “The student loans will pay for school fees. There will be monetary support for the education of our children.

“The consumer credit will support citizens to buy cars and houses, and they can repay gradually.

鈥淲e have increased the minimum wage by more than 100 percent.”

On sponsors of planned protest, their virtual meetings, and national interest

Tinubu said the sponsors of protests place their selfish ambitions above the national interest.

鈥淭he sponsors of protests do not love our country. They have no love for the nation. They do not understand citizenship. They have alternative passports.

鈥淭hey are in different parts of the world holding meetings virtually.

鈥淲e do not want to turn Nigeria into Sudan. We are talking about hunger, not burials. We have to be careful. We should be careful with premature politics; politics of hate, and anger,” the President asserted.

He stated: 鈥淭he Internet has made it possible to hold meetings in artificial settings. They hold meetings and sponsor anger.”

In his remarks, the leader of the delegation, Sheikh Bala Lau, assured the President of support with prayers and more sensitisation.

Sheik Lau said: “Peace is paramount for us in the country. The first thing Abraham asked God for was peace and guidance.”

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