“I thank the cabinet members for their efforts, but I will relieve any of them of their duties anytime I feel that they are failing Nigerians,” President Tinubu stated, emphasizing his dedication to doing his best for the country.

Additionally, the President urged state governments to prioritize the needs of local communities by ensuring accountability and effective administration at the local government level. “I will appeal to you to summon the governors. I am doing my very best to enhance the revenue base of the country. They must equally be sympathetic and urgently consider the needs of the local people,” he said.

Highlighting the importance of local governance, Tinubu noted, “People reside in the local communities. That is where they work, farm, and live. If the local governments are ineffective in delivering services, we must not hang on to the numbers as leaders. Maybe we should look at recalibrating. What was good four years ago may not be good today. When we want the votes, we go to the locals; when we get the votes, we move to and focus on Abuja.”

Addressing the crucial issue of education, the President described the situation of out-of-school children in parts of Nigeria as unacceptable. “The question of out-of-school children is unacceptable. Education is a tool against poverty, and that is what brought many of us here. We must use our education to serve the people and improve their conditions. We must develop the backbone of Nigeria’s economy, which is the education system. We will collaborate with you on this intensively.”