Nigeria will prosper under Tinubu – Oyo monarch
An Oyo monarch, Olugbon of Orile-Igbon, Oba Francis Olusola Alao, has expressed confidence that President Bola Tinubu will bring the dividends of democracy to Nigerians and the country will prosper under him.
The traditional ruler made this submission on Friday while speaking to State House correspondents after a meeting with President Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, urging Nigerians to be patient with the president stressing that the government means business and determined to serve the people.
Oba Alao, the Deputy Chairman of the Oyo State Council of Obas and Chiefs, noted that the current pain is natural and it will bring about the deserved gain for all citizens, adding that he was confident of good times ahead.
The monarch explained that he had fruitful and promising discussions with the President, just as he prayed God to sustain and help the administration achieve its programme for the country.
The traditional ruler said, “We paid a courtesy visit to the President to wish him well, a successful tenure and also we’ve been able to discuss some national issues that will bring prosperity to all Nigerians. All I will say is let all Nigerians be patient with him. He has kicked started on a very positive direction and there’s no way you’ll have gains without pain.
“We’ll have the immediate pain, but we’ll have the long term gain. Nigerians will enjoy prosperity at the end of the day, this government means business and the business is to serve the people, to bring the dividends of democracy to the people.
“All the issues we have discussed are very positive about this government. I wish Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, a successful tenure. I wish Nigeria a peaceful coexistent country, a prosperous nation and fulfilled country, by the special grace of God”, he said.
Also, the President received the Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II; the former governor of Lagos State, Mr Akinwumi Ambode; and the Senator representing Edo North, Senator Adams Oshiomhole, at Villa.
