President Bola Tinubu, yesterday, in Minna, Niger State, reiterated his government's commitment to transforming and reviving the nation's ailing economy and pleaded with Nigerians to bear with his administration, saying "the hardship will soon be over."

The President while declaring open the 1st Niger state green economy, said the present administration was aware of the pains the economic reform was having on Nigerians, saying all steps were being taken to find lasting solutions to it.

Represented by Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Aliyu Sabi, President Tinunu said "We need the prayers of Nigerians to achieve our goals but give us your understanding and we will soon start benefitting from the policies because the current hardship is temporary as the Economy will bounce back soon."

According to him, the government's solid mineral policy recently approved by the Federal Executive Council would align with green economy to preserve the ecosystem of the country and boost food production in the country.

Former Head of State, General Abdulsalami Abubakar and Governor Umar Zulum of Borno state, in their separate goodwill messages, commended Governor Umaru Bago for his initiative in embracing Green economy and called on him to execute the project to a logical conclusion in order to achieve his aims and objectives.

Governor Bago in his remark, among others, said "With the diverse natural resources encompassing a large landmass of 76.36.3 square kilometres most of which is fertile agricultural land, the state is in a position to feed not only the Nation but also for exportation.

"We have forest, water bodies, abundant mineral deposits like lithium, gold and gas reserve and these assets are not just green assets but they are the essence of our heritage and source of our livelihood."