President Bola Tinubu has urged Nigerians in the U.S. to rise above their challenges by having a change of mindset for success in all their affairs in life.
Tinubu while addressing Nigerians in diaspora at the Presidential Townhall Meeting on Wednesday in New York, said that Nigerians have no justification to be poor.
The Townhall Meeting was organised by the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission on the sidelines of the 78th session of the UN General Assembly, The News Agency of Nigeria reports.
Tinubu who lauded the efforts on out-of-school children, the healthcare programme, and the need to eradicate poverty, said Nigeria was a country that is blessed.
He said, “Sincerely, we don’t have any reason to be poor, we are just poor in some leadership areas.
“That is what I harped on during my campaign. It was a very gruesome campaign but I won the election but if I didn’t throw myself into it with strong determination and result, I wouldn’t have won.
“There were so many hurdles on my way that would have stopped me. I refused to be stopped, you can do the same as many of you here that are contesting elections.”
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Speaking further, he said, “I want to give you a measure that will resonate with you. I was once a diaspora. What you have been through, I have been through it. A change of mindset is necessary.
“Take it this night that Nigeria is home for business opportunities.
“Also, anywhere you stay, there is always going to be an opportunity in, and in everything you do, there is always going to be an opportunity, if you know how to search and put your mind into it.’’
The president, however, expressed delight in the conduct of Nigerians who have continued to excel in their chosen fields in their host country.
He added, “You are lucky to be among those who are celebrated for good manners and behavior and are operating in an acceptable manner.
“I’m very proud of you; I have also been beneficial of inspiration, determination, commitment and perseverance and that is all you need to get to pull through.
“But, we need you back home, Nigeria has arrived; forget the frustration of the previous year’s leadership.’’
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