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By Luminous Jannamike

The Presidency on Thursday insisted that Nigerians must endure the pain of sweeping economic reforms if the country is to avoid a deeper financial crisis, defending President Bola Tinubu’s controversial policy choices as necessary to rebuild the economy and secure long-term stability.

It argued that leadership is not about chasing public approval but taking difficult decisions that prevent bigger problems down the road.