President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is set to deliver a national broadcast today, July 31, 2023, at 7 pm.
Dele Alake, the special adviser to the president on special duties, communication, and strategy, made the announcement, urging television, radio stations, and other electronic media outlets to tune in to the network services of the Nigerian Television Authority and Radio Nigeria for the broadcast.
“President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will make a broadcast to the nation on Monday, July 31, 2023 at 7pm,” he said.
“Television, radio stations and other electronic media outlets are enjoined to hook up to the network services of the Nigerian Television Authority and Radio Nigeria for the broadcast.”
The timing of the address comes amid growing concerns over ballooning inflation and economic hardships triggered by the removal of petrol subsidy. It is expected that President Tinubu will address the nation on these pressing issues and outline the government’s measures to mitigate the challenges faced by citizens.
In recent interactions, President Tinubu acknowledged the hardships experienced by Nigerians due to the removal of fuel subsidy, which he described as a formidable challenge to overcome after decades of its existence. He assured the public that the current difficulties would eventually pave the way for a more “prosperous, equitable, and inclusive economy”.
“I can assure you that I understand the pains you are going through. It is not easy to get out of the monster of over 40 years called fuel subsidy,” he said.
Furthermore, the President had previously emphasized that the federal government is actively working on targeted interventions to alleviate the impact of the petrol subsidy removal on the masses.
“We shall without delay cushion the pains being experienced by our people as a result of these measures through a number of well targeted interventions aimed at giving adequate relief and succour to a great number of our long- suffering citizens,” Tinubu said
As the nation awaits the President’s address, expectations are high for clarity on the government’s strategies to stabilize the economy and ease the burden on the Nigerian populace.