Dominic Adeosun, the vicar general of the Catholic Diocese of Ondo State, says President Bola Tinubu is strong, determined, and doing his best to put the country on the right track.

In an interview with journalists in Akure on Tuesday, Mr Adeosun appealed to Nigerians to support the president in overcoming the country’s security and economic challenges.

He said the situation in the country had gone so bad and seemed irredeemable, noting that steps taken so far by Mr Tinubu were to sanitise the polity.

Mr Adeosun explained that the decadence in the polity could not be overturned within 12 months, hence the need to give the president more time.

“Let us keep praying for him. I think he had good intentions for the country. We expect a lot from him, but, like I said before, he cannot just do it one day or overnight. He’s a human being,” said the cleric.

The clergyman urged Nigerians to be patient with the administration, noting that things were tough, but there would be light at the end of the tunnel.

He noted that the president’s student loan scheme would help young Nigerians achieve their academic goals.

Mr Adeosun said the security challenges had been reduced compared to the time of his immediate predecessor.

The cleric urged the president to make policies that could alleviate the unreasonably high cost of goods and services in the country.

He further said that with the unflinching support of Nigerians, the president would make the country a dream of expectation.

“He had been preparing to become president for a long time, unlike those who came before him who were lords over us.

“He needs the cooperation of Nigerians, our understanding and more patience.

“We should not allow some people that are ready to sabotage the efforts of the administration,” he said.

(NAN)