Nigerians have been urged to be patient with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration as he works to build a better Nigeria. This appeal was made by Hon. Joseph Nwobasi, a federal lawmaker representing Ezza North/Ishielu constituency in the National Assembly.
Hon. Nwobasi, a member of the opposition All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), made this statement over the weekend, encouraging Nigerians to stay hopeful and to support the President’s efforts.
He assured citizens that although there are challenges, the country is on the right path and things will improve soon.
“I believe there will be a change,” Nwobasi said.
He added, “I want to ask Nigerians to be patient with him. He came in to build Nigeria, which we know he will do. With the help of the people around him, the ministers, the National Assembly members, and the governors, we will get there. We will get there, but it is not a day’s job.”
Nwobasi stressed that rebuilding Nigeria would take time, but he was confident in President Tinubu’s ability to deliver on his promises.
The lawmaker further encouraged Nigerians to join the ongoing fight against corruption, which he identified as one of the major obstacles to national development.
He emphasized that the current administration is determined to combat corruption and bring about positive change in the country. However, he noted that this fight requires the support of all Nigerians.
“We all need to join hands to fight corruption. This administration is working hard to fix the economy and tackle corruption. It will take time, but I believe the results will come,” he stated.
Nwobasi assured citizens that the present difficulties, including economic challenges, would ease as the government implements its policies.
In addition to his call for patience, Nwobasi shared the progress he has made in serving his constituency. He expressed his gratitude to the people who supported him during the election, stating that he remains committed to improving their lives.
He highlighted several projects he has undertaken in his constituency, including the installation of solar streetlights in various villages, the provision of hospital equipment, and the construction of classrooms.
“My constituents were there for me during the election. They came out en masse to vote for me to represent them in the National Assembly,” Nwobasi said.
He continued, “In terms of social amenities, I have attracted solar streetlights. Oshiegbe at the market square, Amuzu village, Ezeukwu village, Azuinyaba village, and Isiphomini village have all been electrified. I have also attracted hospital equipment for Oshiegbe Health Centre, and we are in the process of building six classrooms.”
Nwobasi added that his commitment to his constituency goes beyond infrastructure. He revealed that he has provided scholarships to two students in his area to support their tertiary education.
Nwobasi also addressed the ongoing leadership crisis within his political party, APGA. The party has been plagued by internal conflicts, with leadership tussles between Edozie Njoku and Eze Okenwa, both laying claim to the national leadership of the party.
This crisis has also affected the party at the state level, causing divisions among members.
“There is a little fracas in the party at the national level. Once the national leadership is in disarray, the states are affected too,” Nwobasi remarked.
He mentioned that he remains loyal to APGA but is not directly involved in the leadership struggle. He believes that the party executives should resolve the issues internally and restore order to the party.
“If there is any way I could offer advice, I will do that. But I have no hands in the struggle or issues they are having,” he said.
Nwobasi acknowledged that the economic challenges facing the country did not begin with the current administration. He explained that the economic problems Nigeria is experiencing today have been building up for many years.
According to him, President Tinubu is committed to addressing these issues, but it will take time for the results of his policies to be felt.
“The economic condition of this country is not something that started today. It is something that started many years ago. It gradually accumulated to the stage we are now,” Nwobasi explained.
He continued, “Then Tinubu came in just barely a year and six months ago, as president, bearing in mind that he wants to revamp the economy of this country, which I know and believe that his programmes and policies will soon start paying off.”
“I have in mind to roll out more empowerment programs, which will come together with the brief I will hold with my constituents,” Nwobasi said.
He mentioned that last Christmas, he distributed three trailers of rice as palliatives to his constituents and, three months ago, gave out 1,500 bags of fertilizers.
These gestures, he said, were aimed at easing the burden of the current economic situation on the people.
As a representative of the people, Nwobasi emphasized his commitment to ensuring that democracy works for the benefit of everyone.
“For me, who am I? But my people, during the election, were there for me. They came out in mass to vote for me, and today I am in the National Assembly to represent them. So, I am motivated to ensure that I attract social amenities and also make good policies that will better their lives as citizens of this country,” he said.
