President Bola Tinubu on Thursday disclosed how his administration has tolerated criticisms without reprisals, saying Nigerians can insult and attack him and still sleep well at night.
According to him, his tolerance for criticisms lies at the heart of his administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda and its commitment to press freedom.
The President, represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation SGF, Senator George Akume, spoke on Thursday at the Centenary Celebrations of the Daily Times of Nigeria Limited, held in Abuja.
“Let us admit that under this government, you can insult and attack the president and still go to bed without midnight troubles. This philosophy lies at the heart of the Renewed Hope Agenda,” the SGF quoted the president.
Tinubu said he recognises the role of the media in shaping the destiny of a nation, noting that the president “has consistently demonstrated an appreciation of the fact that Nigeria’s present challenges did not emerge overnight,” and that many of the challenges “are rooted in structural weaknesses that have accumulated over decades.”
He said the task of national renewal “requires the courage to understand where we have come from and confront what we have laid back and made difficult, necessary choices, but where we must go.”
The president described the reforms of the present administration as going beyond policy changes, stating that they “are about changing the trajectory of our nation” and are aimed at building a stronger fiscal foundation, creating a more productive economy, strengthening institutions, attracting investments, improving infrastructure, and expanding opportunities for young people to help Nigeria “compete more meaningfully and purposefully in the global economy.”
On the significance of the centenary, the president said, “One hundred years is not an anniversary; it is a testament to endurance, relevance and institutional resilience,” adding that the Daily Times “has not only reported Nigeria’s history, it has been an important leader, analyst and catalyst” in the nation’s story.
He said, “A nation that forgets its history is at risk of repeating its mistakes, but a nation that understands its history can draw wisdom from its successes, learn from its setbacks and confidently design its future.”
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