The Ekiti State Deputy Governor, Chief (Mrs) Monisade Afuye, has called on Nigerians not to be despaired over the effect of subsidy removal, assuring that the country will be a better place to live under the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
Mrs Afuye who noted the scorching Economic effect of subsidy removal, told Nigerians that President Tinubu was desperately contriving means of palliating the sufferings of Nigerian masses.
She described the current economic situation in Nigeria as a phase that will surely pass in a short while, and that the policies being initiated by the federal government will serve as springboards for loftier economic prosperity for all Nigerians.
Mrs Afuye, in a statement by her Media Aide, Victor Ogunje, spoke on Sunday, at a Church service marking the 12th Anniversary of God of Fire Pentecostal Ministry, Ido Ekiti, Ido/Osi Local Government Area of Ekiti State.
Addressing the congregation, Mrs Afuye, said Nigeria is currently undergoing a process whereby a new glory is about to manifest and the people would smile again and give glory to God.
She said President Tinubu is working tirelessly to bring economic and attitudinal renaissance that will evolve a new Nigeria where things work as obtainable in the advanced climes.
“I know things are very tough, but the APC-led federal government under our father and leader , Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu is working assiduously to bring economic rebirth.
“This began with the removal of the fuel subsidy where some had hidden to scam Nigerians of billions of dollars yearly.
“The intention behind the action was to ensure that our money is used for the poor Nigerians and not for a few oil cartel. I am optimistic that the country will bounce back and stand firmly on its feet to bring the goodies that are due for our citizens in no distant time.
“So, I appeal to you, don’t curse your leaders, rather, pray for them to succeed. The present Nigeria under President Tinubu will succeed by bringing the expected economic prosperity to our doorsteps” .
Mrs Afuye appealed to Ekiti citizens to pray for Governor Biodun Oyebanji and support all the policies of government for his administration to succeed and become a beacon and model to other states of the federation.
“Our Governor, Biodun Oyebanji had met with the leadership of the labour unions and very soon, we will roll out the palliatives that will cushion the effect of this economic policy on you. Don’t be despondent, have hope and faith in us. All shall be well by the grace of God”.
Mrs Afuye urged the church members to always join hands with the prophet for the progress of the church and continually pray for Ekiti State and Nigeria at large.
In his sermon, the founder of the church, Prophet Segun Olabiwonu, who spoke on the topic ‘The Lord Will Deliver You’, pointed out that God was aware of the current economic situation in Nigeria, assuring all and sundry that divine help will soon emerge to deliver the nation.
” The Lord’s instructions don’t come in a comfortable form, he might tell you to do things that are not convenient, a testimony awaits you when painstakingly followed.
“The Lord is always available to deliver everyone who is always ready to call upon his name, so I urge the people never to derail from the orders of the Almighty God. Pray fervently for our country; hope and comfort shall come to our land”.