Tinubu Administration Marks Three Years of Reforms, Claims International Applause

Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu has steered the nation toward growth and development over the past three years, according to a guest columnist. The administration claims significant achievements despite initial challenges, earning international praise for its reforms.

Guest columnist Bayo Onanuga highlights that states previously unable to meet salary obligations are now experiencing development. He cites Ogun, Oyo, Nasarawa, Enugu, Ebonyi, Kaduna, Kano, and Kebbi as examples of states benefiting from increased federal allocations. Direct allocations to local councils are expected to further enhance governance at the grassroots level.

Governors from various states have reportedly acknowledged the positive impact of increased federal funds, enabling them to implement social and infrastructural projects. The column suggests that opposition governors joining the ruling APC did so due to these financial benefits, refuting claims of bribery. Governor Abdulrazak of Kaduna and Governor Nwifuru of Ebonyi are mentioned as examples of leaders crediting Tinubu's policies for their development initiatives.

President Tinubu inherited a nation facing severe economic challenges in May 2023, including fuel scarcity, a costly subsidy regime, multiple exchange rates, and low revenue. Many states struggled to pay workers, and debt servicing consumed nearly all federal revenue. Food scarcity and inflation were rampant, exacerbated by currency issues. The column suggests Tinubu has "taken the bullets" for these difficult but necessary reforms, putting Nigeria on a path to recovery.

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President Tinubu “has taken the bullets for all of them.”