General Yakubu Gowon (rtd), former Head of State, expressed his support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, stating on Saturday that the president is striving to promote the socio-economic advancement of Nigeria.
Gowon made these remarks during an engagement at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.
Following a private meeting with Tinubu, Gowon asserted, “As far as it goes, isn’t he doing the best he can all round? Political, economic, social, etc. And of course, the major problem that we have today, the security, he’s doing everything to deal with that for the good of Nigeria.”
When discussing specific areas for improvement, Gowon remarked, “There is no particular place. He’s got to look after the interests of Nigeria in all areas.”
He further emphasized his purpose for visiting the State House, stating, “I came to see him and to thank him for all the good work that he’s doing for the country. We assessed all the positive steps the President is taking and the progress that Nigeria is making economically and otherwise.”
Gowon argued that President Tinubu is doing everything possible to mitigate the ongoing security challenges, adding, “The major problem that we have today, the security in the area, he’s doing everything to deal with those for the good of Nigeria, for the good of all Nigerians.”
He concluded by noting, “The problem that is happening today, it is only the government, Mr. President, that can rally and deal with it, and he is dealing with it, the best he can without creating any problem for the country.”
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