By Bisi Olujobi
I hope this letter finds you in good health and high spirits as we journey into a brand-new year 2025. I want to sincerely commend and appreciate your Excellency for having a listening ear on matters arising after bold reforms implemented by your Excellency, especially the removal of fuel subsidy which has been a case of discussion for several years.
As a concerned citizen of Nigeria with leadership task, a septuagenarian, preacher of over four decades, and the International President of League Of Concerned Prophets of Nigeria, I wish to write to you, especially, being the first preacher to prophecy your victory several years back, and subsequently leading the first ever protest in March 2024 against the chronic hardship witnessed within the first 6 months of your administration with suggestion and demand handout delivered to your office through the former Speaker of Lagos State House of Assembly, RT Hon. Mudashiru Obasa.
I want to sincerely applaud you for your listening ears as we have observed some correction and improvement in your policies in the area of security, as much has been done in dismantling the dreaded Boko Haram sect bedeviling the country for over 20 years.
Also, the rehabilitation and revamp of our refineries is a step in good direction which we must applaud you for.
This shows sooner or later Nigeria will enjoy relatively cheap oil prices compared to what is being obtainable today.
Sir, you must not also forget to eliminate all illegal exploitation of the nation’s oil resources for you to achieve more in this sector. Aside this remarkable achievements, part of our earlier demands in the handout submitted to your office through the former Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, are:
Relaxation or complete opening of border between Nigeria and Benin Republic for business purposes. This will thwart smuggling of food products which has increasingly caused heavy burden on the masses and drain the revenue of the government.
Outright disengagement of incompetent and corrupt ministers and officials as this will help your government to succeed.
Release of genuine freedom fighters, like Nnamdi Kanu into the hands of competent Southeast leaders.
It is paramount for your administration to probe and bring to judgment the past administration. This will serve as a deterrent to others. The Godwin Emefiele saga is still a mystery till date.
Massive job creation for our able youths and a subsidized education system from primary to tertiary are part of our demand.
We strongly believe all these can be achieved through utmost dedication if you truly wish in line with your campaign promises.
As we rightly know that you cannot do it alone, our group will continuously pray for your success as you lead the country to her fulfilled land.
•Prophet Olujobi is the president of the League of Concerned Prophets of Nigeria and General Overseer, Wisdom Church of Christ International, Lagos Nigeria.
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