President Bola Tinubu has acknowledged that he displayed a degree of stubbornness during the early months of his administration while pursuing reforms aimed at improving the lives of Nigerians.

The president made the remark during an interfaith breaking of fast with senior journalists and media executives at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.

According to Tinubu, his determination at the start of his presidency was driven by a desire to identify opportunities to correct systemic issues and make life easier for the country’s most vulnerable citizens.

He also noted that his administration has strengthened the principles of federalism by ensuring that local governments now receive their allocations directly from the federal government.

Tinubu added that while the federal government has enabled this financial autonomy, local authorities must be accountable for how the funds are utilized.

The president also highlighted his personal habit of keeping up with media reports, saying he reviews newspaper headlines every morning to stay informed about national issues and public opinion.