The Iyaloja General of Lagos State and Daughter of President Bola Tinubu, Alhaja Folashade Tinubu-Ojo, has called on Nigerians to be patient over the economic hardship in the land.

She urged the people to keep hope alive, saying the economic downturn is a global phenomenon which is not limited to Nigeria.

Tinubu-Ojo spoke with newsmen at the 2024 Mawlid Nabiyy of the Lagos State chapter of Aljamahatul Qadiriyyah Islamic Movement.

The event also featured prayers for the nation with various portions of the Glorious Qur’an recited to seek guidance for Nigerian leaders and the best for the country.

The Iyaloja General who was turbaned Iya Adinni of Qadiriyyah in Nigeria and Africa, for her contributions towards the development of Islam to assured Nigerians that her father was working to address the hardship in the land.

“My message to all Nigerians is to please exercise a little more patience. Everything will be alright; it’s just a matter of time. We need to keep our hope alive. There is an economic downturn all over the world, and not in Nigeria alone. But we pray Allah will see us through.”

The event which took place at the National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos , Southwest, Nigeria attracted prominent Muslim personalities from different walks of life.