Things Will Get Better; This Rough Patch Will Pass

There is no doubt that Nigeria is going through a

rough patch. With the challenges of massive corruption, terrorism, struggling economy, weak Naira to fuel scarcity, these are hard times. These problems did not develop overnight. They are here as a result of reckless leadership which inflicted great damage on the economy. Our economy were severely battered, butchered and damaged over the years by incessant stealing, corruption and mismanagement. For example, a snippet into the arms deal probe, now dubbed Dasukigate lays bare the assault on the economy. We have seen the reports and admissions of how monies were recklessly removed from the Central Bank in a gangster manner. We have seen the huge debts inherited from past governments - whether it workers wages or fuel subsidy payments owed to marketers. Furthermore, falling oil prices are there to add to the burden on our economy. What I want Nigerians to know is that this government is not folding its arms. We know President Buhari and his hands on approach. He is working tirelessly, re-engineering and laying strong foundations - be it on anti graft, security and the economy. He has also tasked his Ministers who assumed office a little while ago and they are working hard too. The problems they met are huge. Everyone is working hard to ensure that this rough patch eases away as soon as possible. I remember when the Conservative Party took over a battered economy from Labour Party in the UK. I remember the challenges, the several adjustments by Sir Mervyn King, the then Governor of the Bank of England to ease the hardships on the British people. Our situation is no different. We are facing hardships - cash crunch, challenges in fuel and power supply. These are issues that are on the table of our government. They are working to find lasting solutions to these problems. They are laying foundations for a better tomorrow. We have to bear with them. I know we have been patient with fuel scarcity and escalation of foods

and other consumable and inconsumable products in the past few months and I thank everyone for their patience and support. We are Nigerians, Nigeria is our country and we have to dig deep in these challenging period. We have to support government efforts especially when there is the sincerity of purpose. Again, there is the assurance that our meagre resources are in safe hands and are being put to judicious use. For the first time, there is probity

and accountability. The reckless assault on our public funds, stealing and corruption are not longer the order of the day. From May 29, 2015 to date is approximately nine months and nine months is not enough to remedy the hydra headed problems the Buhari administration inherited. This hard time would pass and things will definitely get better. We will

have to cause to look back and smile. Blessings, now and always. Usman Mohammed. Mass Communication IBB University, Lapai-Niger State. 08058345676