President Bola Tinubu said the past 12 months as president have been fulfilling for his administration, despite the presence of some challenges that are being addressed frontally.

He bared his mind when he received a delegation of the Yoruba leaders of thought at the State House on Friday.

The president emphasised that governance must be transformative and must address the critical needs of citizens.

“It has been challenging. It has been fulfilling as well. We took over, and we stopped the bleeding. I can say categorically now that Nigeria is no longer bleeding. And it will not bleed to death, but rather will now move to prosperity. That is the promise that I made to you all, and it is also the charge that you gave me.

“We are managing to swim through the pond. The current is not a good one. We will turn the tide. We are turning the bend. This, I assure you. I am being very careful. The worst is over for Nigeria. We will prevail.

“I thank the team who have been working really hard. All I can promise is that we will do whatever it takes. We are determined, and we will work so that all Nigerians can feel the impact of good governance,” the president said.

Tinubu, however, advocated for a more effective local government system that fosters community development and delivers the essentials of governance within a strengthened federal structure.

He assured Nigerians that his administration will ensure they get value for every kobo spent and that his government will leave a lasting legacy of prosperity to future generations while removing the yoke of poor governance and expanding access to qualitative public goods.