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President Bola Tinubu on Thursday vowed to be relentless in fighting corruption in the country, saying that no matter how much it fought back, it must be exterminated.
He spoke at the inauguration of the second phase of Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT), the Red Line rail project, in Ikeja.
Tinubu promised to fight corruption to a standstill in order to succeed and reposition Nigeria economically.
He called on Nigerians to exercise patience and be hopeful.
“There’s a very bright light at the end of the tunnel.
“I agree smuggling will fight back, corruption will fight back. We will fight them. Corruption will go away.
“We’ll save the money for you, to educate our children, to pay for the healthcare system of our people, to pay for modern transportation system and work for highest number of people.
“The fight is on, we’re not looking back,” he said.
Tinubu said that the Lagos rail project was a constant reminder that change was possible.
“Change is possible and change we must achieve, progress we must achieve.
“It is not about the individual but about the huge population. We must plan for their future.
“If out problem is corruption, we must exterminate it, no matter how much it is fighting back. No to corruption,
“We must adhere to our pledge. We must stay hopeful,” he said.
Tinubu said that the project is an evidence that it is good to dream big, and an evidence of validation of democracy by the people for the people.
“When you put people at the centre of your planning, you will realise the benefits of of democracy.”
The president commended Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu for bringing to life a vision of 25 years.