President Bola Tinubu has stated that he does not lose sleep over criticisms from Nigerians, describing such voices as naysayers who oppose progress. Speaking at a meeting with political stakeholders in Enugu led by Governor Peter Mbah, Mr Tinubu defended his administration's economic reforms and power sector challenges. "Democracy will survive despite all intimidation. Ignore the naysayers. Stay focused. When you succeed, and they are angry, let them be. I do not lose sleep over criticism because we are committed to building a nation of bright hope for our children," he said. He attributed Nigeria's persistent electricity problems to past administrations, claiming former leaders privatised a non-functional power sector and left behind darkness. Mr Tinubu praised state governors for utilising federal funds effectively, citing improvements in health, education, infrastructure and welfare. He credited economic reforms for driving political realignments, noting Mr Mbah's recent defection to the APC followed sustained federal support for Enugu. The president highlighted ongoing projects including the Port-Harcourt to Enugu railway line and power sector reforms as critical to economic development. He confirmed that additional funds had been released to states, allowing them to plan long-term projects previously constrained by short-term financing.
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