THISDAY, Arise TV Name President Tinubu Man of the Year 2024
THISDAY and Arise Television have recognized President Bola Tinubu as their Man of the Year for 2024, honoring him for his resilience, bold reforms, and determination to make difficult decisions since taking office.
The media organization stated, “On a balance of scales and given all considerations, it is hard to find anyone who could fairly challenge President Bola Tinubu for the THISDAY Man of the Year award.”
Despite facing mounting challenges and hardships, the president continues to push forward with audacious reforms aimed at transforming Nigeria.
In his only media interview, he declared, “You can’t be doing the same thing and expect different outcomes,” signaling his commitment to his reform agenda.
Having campaigned on the promise of “emi lo kan” (it’s my turn to be president), President Tinubu has navigated some of the most challenging phases of his presidency, which is still less than two years old.
The statement emphasized that by providing leadership and introducing very unpopular yet promising reforms, Tinubu has demonstrated that he is a daring and resilient leader, driven more by conviction than by mere sentiment or public opinion.
According to THISDAY, while the removal of the petroleum subsidy was established during the administration of Muhammadu Buhari and legislated by the ninth National Assembly, managing the consequences of that decision has become President Tinubu’s most significant challenge since taking office.
The decision to float the naira, allowing it to find its level against other currencies—especially the dollar—and fostering market stability was also a difficult choice made by Tinubu.
Recently, President Tinubu expressed that he does not regret ending the fuel subsidy. He stated this on Monday, December 23, 2024, during his first presidential chat with the media since assuming office.
“I don’t regret removing the fuel subsidy at all. That was the only option we had to stop smugglers from continuing their illegal trade,” he said. “Nigeria had become a generous benefactor to some other West African countries due to the payment of fuel subsidies. We had to put a stop to it to safeguard the future of our children and future generations. I don’t regret removing the fuel subsidy at all.”
During his inauguration on May 29, 2023, the president declared that the era of fuel subsidies had come to an end. Following this, the price of a litre of fuel increased from N200 to N600 before reaching N1,200 last year. This increase in fuel prices has caused food prices to soar to unbearable levels for ordinary Nigerians, who are struggling to afford basic necessities. Read More
