Hold onto your wallets, folks, because Santa Tinubu just dropped a sack full of goodies for Nigerians this Christmas! Forget the three wise men – we’ve got the jolly good president himself, spreading cheer like a confetti cannon at a Nollywood awards show.
First up on the menu? A 50% discount on inter-state transport fares! That’s right, you can now visit your auntie in Enugu without breaking the bank or resorting to hitchhiking with that questionable-looking goat. Talk about a sleigh ride for your wallet!
But wait, there’s more! N-Power beneficiaries, rejoice! Your long-awaited allowances are finally thawing faster than a bowl of egusi soup on a hot Lagos day. Christmas just got a whole lot merrier, and your bank account can finally breathe a sigh of relief (and maybe even buy a new Christmas outfit, you deserve it!).
And to top it all off, President Tinubu, on his Christmas holiday in Lagos (where, we can only assume, he’s been feasting on pepper soup and soaking up the sunshine like a lizard on a rock), joined the Muslim Ummah for Jumaat prayers at the Ansar-Ud-Deen Central Mosque. Talk about spreading the festive spirit!
According to a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, the President said the economic reforms initiated by his government are aimed at establishing a robust and secure foundation for Nigerians today and for generations to come.
The statement is titled ‘Christmas Holiday: President Tinubu assures Nigerians that he will always be fair to all.’
“Reiterating his commitment to the welfare of all citizens, President Tinubu said the recent 50 per cent cut in inter-state land transportation fares nationwide and the payment of N-Power beneficiaries’ backlog of allowances, among other reliefs, are all efforts aimed at alleviating the burden of Nigerians this festive season, with much more to be expected in the new year,” the statement read in part.
But here’s the million-dollar question (or rather, the ten-naira question): will these goodies be enough to silence the critics and fill the grumbling stomachs of a nation facing its fair share of challenges? Only time, and maybe a few more rounds of pepper soup, will tell.
So, Nigerians, let’s savor this season of cheer, knowing that even though things might still be a bit bumpy like a poorly decorated cake, the government’s trying to sprinkle some sugar on our holiday journeys.
