President Bola Tinubu's first media chat, moderated by Reuben Abati, featured the President discussing his administration's progress, fuel subsidy removal, tax reforms, and his vision for Nigeria's future.
Reuben Abati, a journalist and the moderator of President Bola Tinubu 's first presidential media chat , shared exclusive details about the event. Abati on Arise Television's The Morning Show Programme on Tuesday disclosed that the President did not interfere with the questioning process. He said, “Nobody asked us to submit questions; President Tinubu didn’t say what are you going to discuss. In fact, we did not see him until he walked onto the set.
”During the media chat, President Tinubu expressed confidence in his administration, urging Nigerians to believe in his government. He emphasized that his administration, despite being only 18 months old, is on the right path and marks 'a glorious dawn' for Nigeria. Tinubu also addressed several contentious issues, including his decision to remove fuel subsidy and implement tax reforms. He maintained that he has no regrets about removing the subsidies and insisted that the tax reforms are necessary for the country's progress.The President, however, hinted at the possibility of negotiating the Value Added Tax (VAT) aspect of the tax reforms. He assured Nigerians that his government's reforms, although painful, are designed to lead the country to a brighter future
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