Yenagoa, NIGERIA – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has acknowledged the economic hardship caused by surging fuel prices but urged Nigerians to remain hopeful, suggesting the country is faring better than many of its neighbors.
Okay News reports that the President made these remarks on Friday, April 10, 2026, during his visit to Bayelsa State to commission several infrastructure projects. Addressing the outcry over the rising cost of living, Tinubu noted that the current economic strain is a global phenomenon exacerbated by international conflicts.
“I hear you from various angles of the economy. The fuel price is biting hard, but look around, let’s just thank God together that you are better off,” the President said. He pointed to the struggles in other African nations like Kenya to illustrate that Nigeria’s challenges are not unique.
The President attributed much of the current pressure to the “interrelated world” and the impact of the ongoing war in the Middle East, which has disrupted global energy markets and contributed to US inflation. In Nigeria, petrol prices have recently climbed to over ₦1,200 per litre following the removal of the fuel subsidy and the floating of the naira.
Despite the difficulties, Tinubu reassured citizens that his administration remains committed to finding ways to “ameliorate the suffering of the vulnerable.” He directed the Head of Service and economic planning teams to review the numbers and explore further measures to ease the burden on the public. “We will not look back,” he added. “This is a government that cares.”
