Don’t panic over nation’s economy, Wike tells Nigerians

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike has urged Nigerians not to panic over the present state of the nation’s economy but remain patient as well trust the economic policies of President Bola Tinubu led administration.

Wike stated this when he led members of G5 on a condolence visit to Governor Seyi Makinde on the demise of his elder brother Engr Sunday Makinde in Ibadan on Wednesday.

He acknowledged the hardships Nigerians are facing but maintained that the ongoing economic policies would yield positive results in due time.

According to him, “The current reforms may be challenging but are necessary steps toward long-term growth and stability.

“I’ve always said that people should be patient. This country was something else a few years ago. Nigerians always forget where we were and what efforts we’ve put in place,” Wike stated.

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“We have to give time. It’s not like a miracle thing. The policies Mr. President is putting in place are policies that, yes, will have some effects, people will feel it, but we will achieve what we want to achieve—that is the current situation,” he added.

He emphasised that President Tinubu has the nation’s best interests at heart and urged Nigerians not to panic.

“For me, nobody should panic because Mr. President means well for the country,”

On the demise of Makinde, Wike expressed deep sympathies to Governor Makinde and his family and emphasised the importance of unity and support in difficult times.

He commended Makinde for his leadership and resilience and urged him to stay strong despite the personal loss.

“We are here to stand by our brother, Governor Makinde, in this trying time. Losing a loved one is never easy, and we want to assure him that he is not alone,” Wike said.

On the condolence visit were, former Governors Okezie Ikpeazu and Samuel Ortom as well as Senators Sandy Onor, Philip Aduda, Olaka Nwogu and Mao Ohuabunwa, Rt. Hon Chibudom Nwuche and others.

Meanwhile, Chieftain of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and former BoT Chairman, Chief Bode George had earlier led a delegation of party leaders including former governor of Osun state, Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola to governor Makinde to commiserate with him over his brother’s death.

Governor Makinde in his separate brief remarks, to both Wike and Chief Bode George’s entourage, expressed gratitude to Wike and other visitors for their show of support, acknowledging their solidarity during his time of grief.

He urged them to learn from the demise of his late brother whose death was unexpected and shocking to the entire family stressing that physical wellness should also form top priority of all particularly those in high public offices.

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