The Nigerian Association of Social and Resourceful Editors (NASRE), has extended heartfelt felicitations to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on the occasion of his 72nd birthday.
This is even as the group urged the president to use this occasion to ponder on the challenges confronting the country and evolve active ways to resolve them.
The President of NASRE, Femi Oyewale who, on behalf of the association, joined esteemed members of the general public to celebrate this significant milestone in the life of a distinguished leader, acknowledging President Tinubu’s dedication to public service and unwavering commitment to the progress and development of Nigeria.
According to him, “on this auspicious occasion, NASRE acknowledges President Tinubu’s notable achievements and contributions to the socio-economic advancement of our great nation. However, amidst the celebrations, we urge President Tinubu and his administration to redouble their efforts to further revamp the economy and prioritise our dear country’s security.
“As editors representing various media outlets across Nigeria, we are acutely aware of the challenges facing our nation. We must collectively work towards addressing these challenges and creating an environment conducive to sustainable growth and development.
While apprlauding steps taken so far to address forex volatility and the formation of Economic Team as well as re-opening of borders to ease suffering of the masses, he said, solutions such as Tax waivers for Businesses, especially, SMEs; addressing epileptic power supply; construction of and embarking on palliatives on major Federal roads that are in bad state; harmonisation and cordiality of fiscal and monetary policies for maximum economic impacts; tackling insecurity, escalating food price and so on should be prioritised.
“We call upon President Tinubu to leverage his wealth of experience and leadership prowess to implement pragmatic policies that will stimulate economic growth, create job opportunities, and alleviate poverty.
“Additionally, we urge his administration to intensify efforts to ensure all Nigerians’ safety and security, safeguarding lives and property across the nation”, he said.
He, however, pointed out that as stakeholders in the Nigerian project, NASRE pledges its unwavering support to President Tinubu’s administration in its quest to build a prosperous and secure nation for present and future generations.
“Together, let us forge ahead with renewed determination and resilience, towards a brighter and more prosperous future for all Nigerians.
“Once again, we extend our warmest felicitations to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on his 72nd birthday, wishing him good health, happiness, and continued success in all his endeavours”, he said.
