President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has admitted that he was somewhat stubborn at the early stage of his administration as he sought ways to address national challenges and improve living conditions for Nigerians.
Tinubu made the remark during an interfaith breaking of the Ramadan fast with senior journalists and media executives at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.
According to the President, his administration initially took a firm approach while exploring opportunities to correct longstanding problems and make life easier for ordinary citizens.
He also highlighted efforts by the government to strengthen federalism, noting that local governments now receive their allocations directly from the Federal Government. Tinubu, however, stressed that the responsibility for how those funds are spent rests with local authorities.
Speaking about his engagement with the media, the President said reading newspapers is part of his daily routine.
He explained that he checks headlines every morning before leaving home to stay informed about national issues and public discourse.
Tinubu urged journalists to continue holding leaders accountable but added that responsibility for governance should not be directed solely at the presidency, particularly regarding how funds allocated to local governments are managed.
