Tinubu says Nigeria's journey too hard for many, cites hope on 66th Independence

President Bola Tinubu acknowledged on Thursday, October 1, 2026, that Nigeria's journey has been too hard for many citizens, speaking during his nationwide broadcast to mark the country's 66th Independence Anniversary. He thanked the Armed Forces and security services for risking their lives to keep peace, and highlighted the resilience of farmers who rise before sunrise, traders opening shops each morning, teachers still believing in their pupils, and young entrepreneurs refusing to let circumstance kill their dreams.

Tinubu recalled the nation's endurance through war, military rule, economic crises, insecurity and political upheaval, yet stressed that generations of Nigerians have continued to believe Nigeria will be better. He urged citizens to hold onto that hope despite decades of low productivity and hardship.

The speech comes amid ongoing debates about fuel subsidy removal, economic reforms and security challenges across states. While offering no new policy details, Tinubu's admission of widespread hardship may shape public perception of his administration's reform agenda and signal a need for more inclusive relief measures.

What should you know or do? Reflect on your own resilience, stay informed about upcoming government programmes that promise relief, and consider how community-level actions can complement national efforts to ease the burden on struggling Nigerians.

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/01/october-1-nigerias-journey-has-been-too-hard-for-many-tinubu/