{"id":24607,"date":"2024-12-23T07:28:56","date_gmt":"2024-12-23T07:28:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/techandbiz.com.ng\/tab-backup\/?p=24607"},"modified":"2024-12-23T07:31:24","modified_gmt":"2024-12-23T07:31:24","slug":"matawalle-tinubus-policies-prioritize-national-unity-not-against-northern-interests","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/techandbiz.com.ng\/tab-backup\/2024\/12\/23\/matawalle-tinubus-policies-prioritize-national-unity-not-against-northern-interests\/","title":{"rendered":"Matawalle: Tinubu&#8217;s Policies Prioritize National Unity, Not Against Northern Interests"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The former Governor of Zamfara State and current Minister of State for Defense, Hon. Bello Mohammed Matawalle, has assured Nigerians that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu\u2019s policies are not against northern interests. He emphasized the administration&#8217;s commitment to fostering unity across the country and urged northerners to disregard divisive rhetoric from individuals opposing national cohesion.<\/p>\n<p>Matawalle made these remarks during an address to his supporters in Gusau, the Zamfara State capital, during his six-day visit to the state. He announced plans to visit Zamfara every three months to stay engaged with the people and their concerns.<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-24127 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/techandbiz.com.ng\/tab-backup\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG-20241212-WA0001-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techandbiz.com.ng\/tab-backup\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG-20241212-WA0001-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/techandbiz.com.ng\/tab-backup\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG-20241212-WA0001-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/techandbiz.com.ng\/tab-backup\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG-20241212-WA0001-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/techandbiz.com.ng\/tab-backup\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG-20241212-WA0001-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/techandbiz.com.ng\/tab-backup\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG-20241212-WA0001.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Speaking on the current economic challenges, the minister reassured Nigerians that relief is on the horizon, as the federal government is making concerted efforts to reposition the country\u2019s economy. &#8220;The federal government\u2019s economic policies will yield positive results. There is light at the end of the tunnel,&#8221; he stated confidently.<\/p>\n<p>He acknowledged the enormity of the challenges inherited by the Tinubu administration but highlighted ongoing welfare initiatives. He disclosed that the federal government had already sent several trailers of rice to Gusau for distribution to citizens as part of measures to alleviate hardship.<\/p>\n<p>Matawalle called on Nigerians to remain steadfast in their prayers for divine intervention to help overcome the country&#8217;s challenges. \u201cThe federal government is not happy with the current economic hardships facing Nigerians. We are working tirelessly to address the situation,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<p>The minister\u2019s remarks serve to bolster public confidence in the administration&#8217;s efforts to address economic difficulties while emphasizing unity and collaboration as essential pillars for Nigeria&#8217;s progress.<\/p>\n<p>Anthony Emeka Nwosu<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; The former Governor of Zamfara State and current Minister of State for Defense, Hon. Bello Mohammed Matawalle, has assured Nigerians that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu\u2019s policies are not against northern interests. He emphasized the administration&#8217;s commitment to fostering unity across the country and urged northerners to disregard divisive rhetoric from individuals opposing national cohesion. 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