‘Promises Are Easy to Make’ — Don’t Make The One You Cannot Fund; Tinubu Tells Aspirants
President Bola Tinubu has challenged politicians seeking to lead Nigeria to explain how they intend to finance their campaign promises, implement them and ensure their sustainability.
The President stressed that government commitments must be supported by credible plans and sustainable funding to prevent Nigerians and future generations from bearing the consequences of poorly planned policies.
Tinubu stated this in a post on his X platform on Sunday, noting that leaders must provide immediate relief to citizens without jeopardising the future of the country’s children.
“As President, I have a duty to provide relief today without compromising our children’s future.
“Every commitment must be sustainable and backed by a credible plan. That responsibility guides our decisions, including the difficult ones,” he said.
The President maintained that political promises were easy to make when their financial implications could be postponed, leaving citizens and future generations to shoulder the burden.
He challenged anyone aspiring to lead the country to demonstrate how their proposed policies would be funded and sustained.
“Anyone seeking to lead Nigeria should be prepared to explain what their promises will cost, how they will deliver them, and whether they can sustain them.
“Promises are easy to make when the costs can be postponed, leaving Nigerians and future generations to pay the bill,” Tinubu added.
The President also highlighted the experiences of some Nigerians, including Blessing, Ada, Abigail and Kabir, saying their stories reflected the effects of government investments on people’s everyday lives.
He further acknowledged a request from Emmanuel, noting that it underscored the need to extend access to essential services to more Nigerians.
“Emmanuel, your request reminds me of the work still ahead. I know many more Nigerians like you are waiting for these services,” he said.
Tinubu reiterated his administration’s commitment to expanding access to affordable transportation, adding that the Federal Government would continue to collaborate with state governments to make the service available to more communities.
“Our responsibility is to keep expanding access until affordable transportation becomes a reality for more communities across our country.
“That is the work we will continue in collaboration with the States,” the President stated.
