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"Stories, like histories, often find their greatest impact in the lines that the audience misses".

This implies that the most powerful and meaningful aspects of stories, just like in historical events, are often hidden within the details or nuances that the audience may overlook or not fully grasp.
It suggests that the subtle and less obvious elements of a narrative can have a profound impact on its overall message and significance.
In essence, it encourages the audience to pay close attention and delve deeper into stories and histories to uncover their hidden layers of meaning and significance.

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TEXT OF THE NATIONAL BROADCAST BY PRESIDENT BOLA TINUBU TO NIGERIANS ON CURRENT ECONOMIC CHALLENGES

AFTER DARKNESS COMES THE GLORIOUS DAWN

My fellow citizens,
I want to talk to you about our economy. It is important that you understand the reasons for the policy measures I have taken to combat the serious economic challenges this nation has long faced.

2. I am not going to talk in difficult terms by dwelling on economic jargon and concepts. I will speak in plain, clear language so that you know where I stand. More importantly, so that you see and hopefully will share my vision regarding the journey to a better, more productive economy for our beloved country.

3. For several years, I have consistently maintained the position that the fuel subsidy had to go. This once beneficial measure had outlived its usefulness. The subsidy cost us trillions of Naira yearly. Such a vast sum of money would have been better spent on public transportation, healthcare, schools, housing and even national security. Instead, it was being funnelled into the deep pockets and lavish bank accounts of a select group of individuals.

4. This group had amassed so much wealth and power that they became a serious threat to the fairness of our economy and the integrity of our democratic governance. To be blunt, Nigeria could never become the society it was intended to be as long as such small, powerful yet unelected groups hold enormous influence over our political economy and the institutions that govern it.

5. The whims of the few should never hold dominant sway over the hopes and aspirations of the many. If we are to be a democracy, the people and not the power of money must be sovereign.

6. The preceding administration saw this looming danger as well. Indeed, it made no provision in the 2023 Appropriations for subsidy after June this year. Removal of this once helpful device that had transformed into a millstone around the country’s neck had become inevitable.

7. Also, the multiple exchange rate system that had been established became nothing but a highway of currency speculation. It diverted money that should have been used to create jobs, build factories and businesses for millions of people. Our national wealth was doled on favourable terms to a handful of people who have been made filthy rich simply by moving money from one hand to another. This too was extremely unfair.

8. It also compounded the threat that the illicit and mass accumulation of money posed to the future of our democratic system and its economy.

9. I had promised to reform the economy for the long-term good by fighting the major imbalances that had plagued our economy. Ending the subsidy and the preferential exchange rate system were key to this fight. This fight is to define the fate and future of our nation. Much is in the balance.

10. Thus, the defects in our economy immensely profited a tiny elite, the elite of the elite you might call them. As we moved to fight the flaws in the economy, the people who grow rich from them, predictably, will fight back through every means necessary.

11. Our economy is going through a tough patch and you are being hurt by it. The cost of fuel has gone up. Food and other prices have followed it. Households and businesses struggle. Things seem anxious and uncertain. I understand the hardship you face. I wish there were other ways. But there is not. If there were, I would have taken that route as I came here to help not hurt the people and nation that I love.

12. What I can offer in the immediate is to reduce the burden our current economic situation has imposed on all of us, most especially on businesses, the working class and the most vulnerable among us.

13. Already, the Federal Government is working closely with states and local governments to implement interventions that will cushion the pains of our people across socio-economic brackets.

14. Earlier this month, I signed four (4) Executive Orders in keeping with my electoral promise to address unfriendly fiscal policies and multiple taxes that are stifling the business environment. These Executive Orders on suspension and deferred commencement of some taxes will provide the necessary buffers and headroom to businesses in manufacturing sector to continue to thrive and expand.

15. To strengthen the manufacturing sector, increase its capacity to expand and create good paying jobs, we are going to spend N75 billion between July 2023 and March 2024. Our objective is to fund 75 enterprises with great potential to kick-start a sustainable economic growth, accelerate structural transformation and improve productivity. Each of the 75 manufacturing enterprises will be able to access N1billion credit at 9% per annum with maximum of 60 months repayment for long term loans and 12 months for working capital.

16. Our administration recognises the importance of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises and the informal sector as drivers of growth. We

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When the garden is not yours, it always looks greener.
A few times, it IS actually greener but other times, it is not.

Other couples are happier.
Other career paths are more promising than yours.

What you don't have always looks better than what you have and when you eventually get hold of that which you thought was better, you see that it wasn't worth the stress.

Nurture what you have.
The grass is not always greener on the other side. And if it actually is, it might interest you to know that it is because the owner of the field pays attention to it.

Nurture your garden. And who knows? It might be greener that the other one you are currently envying.🤷‍♀️

"Men of assumed knowlege and ignorance are the pivots who evade orderliness"

In light of the above, there are two types of people who disrupt orderliness in society: those who pretend to know things they do not actually understand (men of assumed knowledge), and those who genuinely lack knowledge (ignorant men). Both of these groups can cause chaos and confusion because they do not have a solid foundation of knowledge and understanding.

Men of assumed knowledge are individuals who may have a surface-level understanding of a particular subject or situation, but lack a deep and thorough understanding. These individuals may try to appear knowledgeable or make decisions based on their limited understanding, which can lead to mistakes and confusion.

On the other hand, ignorant men simply lack the necessary knowledge and understanding to make informed decisions. They may be well-meaning but their lack of knowledge can lead to unintended consequences and disrupt the orderliness of a system.

In either case, these individuals can become the "pivots" or central points that disrupt orderliness in society. They may make decisions or take actions that have unintended consequences, causing disruption and chaos. Therefore, it is important for individuals to seek knowledge and understanding before making decisions that could impact others and disrupt orderliness.

Political Gardening: Counting Plants in the Weedy World of Politics

In a bizarre twist of logic, political pundits have found inspiration in the unlikely realm of gardening. "It is not how vast you w**d a land, but the numbers of plants saved from w**ds," they proclaim, redefining the very essence of political success.

Gone are the days when effective governance was measured by the quality of policies or the well-being of citizens. Now, it's all about the sheer quantity of plants saved from the clutches of w**ds. Forget about nurturing a flourishing nation; it's the numbers that truly matter.

Political leaders, once admired for their strategic vision, now compete in a peculiar race to tally up the saved plants. Forget about the w**d-covered landscapes they preside over; as long as they can boast an impressive count, their political prowess remains unchallenged.

Critics argue that this philosophy is preposterous, that governance should prioritize the health and prosperity of the land, but the politicians are undeterred. They happily parade their numeric victories, turning a blind eye to the crumbling infrastructure and societal unrest that runs rampant.

Welcome to the w**dy world of politics, where leaders proudly showcase their plant-saving statistics while ignoring the actual needs of their constituents. In this surreal political landscape, it's the numbers that reign supreme, leaving citizens scratching their heads in disbelief.

Perhaps it's time for a paradigm shift, where the focus returns to the quality of governance, the welfare of the people, and the eradication of deep-rooted problems. Until then, we'll watch in bewilderment as politicians meticulously count their plants, blissfully unaware of the neglected garden they were elected to tend.

The Upside-Down World: Usurpers Thrive as Decency and Orderliness Take a Backseat in Horn City

"When decency and orderliness become repulsive forces in a setting, the strength of usurpers increases, leading them to seek authority, power, and the throne in opposition to the repulsive council."

In a world turned topsy-turvy, where decency and orderliness are met with disdain, a bizarre phenomenon unfolds. The strength of usurpers, those audacious souls with a penchant for chaos, swells to unimaginable proportions. How, you may ask, does this strange alchemy occur?

Picture a setting where common sense and civility have lost their charm, replaced instead by a repulsive aura that intoxicates the masses. It is within this peculiar ambiance that the power-hungry usurpers emerge, like vultures circling above the turmoil.

They feed off the very repulsiveness that repels others, finding strength and purpose in the chaos. Instead of shying away from the repulsive council, they boldly embrace it, using it as a stepping stone to propel themselves towards authority, power, and even the coveted throne.

In this topsy-turvy reality, the disruptors become the leaders, while the proponents of decency are left scratching their heads in bewilderment. The once-respected council, the epitome of orderliness, now finds itself marginalized, unable to comprehend the bizarre turn of events.

It is a world where knowledge is secondary, where ignorance reigns supreme. Facts and understanding take a backseat as the usurpers seize the spotlight, captivating the masses with their audacious antics and empty promises.

Oh, what a world it is, where sanity is repulsive, and chaos is the new order! But let us not forget, dear readers, that this satirical tale serves as a stark reminder of the importance of decency, orderliness, and critical thinking. For it is in the embrace of these virtues that we may avoid descending into the clutches of the absurd.

So, as the usurpers revel in their newfound power, let us keep our eyes wide open, resisting the temptation to be swayed by their empty rhetoric. Let us champion knowledge, decency, and orderliness, for they are the antidotes to this topsy-turvy world we find ourselves in.

In the end, dear readers, it is up to us to navigate this strange landscape and restore sanity to a world gone awry. May we prevail in the face of chaos, for the sake of our own collective well-being and the preservation of the values we hold dear.