TINUBU’S REFORMS ALREADY BENEFITING NIGERIANS, LAYING FOUNDATION FOR PROSPERITY — INFORMATION MINISTER

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TINUBU’S REFORMS ALREADY BENEFITING NIGERIANS, LAYING FOUNDATION FOR PROSPERITY — INFORMATION MINISTER

The Honourable Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s economic reforms are already benefiting Nigerians through improved security, access to education, infrastructure development, and a stronger economy.

Idris stated this at the media presentation of the All Progressives Congress (APC) 2027 Presidential Election Manifesto, on Tuesday in Abuja. He said the reforms were laying the foundation for national prosperity and that the next four years would focus on making their benefits reach more Nigerians.

“People often ask who is benefiting from the reforms. But when roads are built, everyone can use them. When security improves, everyone benefits. The 1.6 million Nigerian students supported through NELFUND are ordinary Nigerians, and they do not have to belong to any political party to benefit. These reforms are for all Nigerians,” the Minister said.

Idris cited improvements in the security situation, the Federal Government’s student loan programme and Nigeria’s removal from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list as examples of progress under the Tinubu administration. He also noted that international credit rating agencies had upgraded their assessment of Nigeria, while inflation was declining and economic growth was improving.

He urged the media to continue holding government accountable but also report positive developments when they occur. He said responsible journalism should help Nigerians understand the country’s progress and challenges without undermining national unity.

“Journalists have an important duty to criticise government and point out areas that need improvement. But good journalism is not only about being adversarial. When you see something good, please report it. We may have different views about the government, but we must all care about Nigeria and work for the good of our country,” Idris said.

The Chief of Staff to the President, Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, described the manifesto as a commitment between the APC and Nigerians, saying the party was presenting its record and setting out what it intended to achieve if given another mandate. He said the document included measurable targets and a commitment to report progress to the public, including plans to halve the number of out-of-school children by 2031 and install seven million additional electricity meters.

“A manifesto is a contract between the people and their leaders. Nigerians should read these commitments, discuss them, and hold us accountable for delivering them. We are asking for the mandate to make hard work pay better and ensure that opportunity reaches more people,” Gbajabiamila said.

The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, described the APC as a well-organised party with a clear programme for national development. He said the Tinubu administration had undertaken far-reaching structural reforms across different sectors of the economy, arguing that the scale of the reforms set the administration apart from previous governments.

“No other civilian administration in Nigeria has undertaken reforms as comprehensive and far-reaching as those being implemented by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The reforms address structural problems across different sectors and are designed to put the country on a path to lasting prosperity,” Alake said.

The Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Atiku Bagudu, said the President’s reform agenda was informed by a long-term vision for Nigeria and a determination to address challenges that previous administrations had left unresolved. He noted that the private sector had acknowledged progress under the administration and said the government remained focused on ensuring that the benefits of economic growth reached ordinary Nigerians.

“President Tinubu believes Nigeria can become a two-trillion-dollar economy. He has taken difficult decisions to give the country a stronger foundation. However, he also recognises that more must be done to ensure that every Nigerian, especially hardworking families and vulnerable citizens, shares in the benefits of growth,” Bagudu said.

The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr Jumoke Oduwole, who presented an overview of the manifesto, said it was built around four pillars: a secure and resilient nation; a better and more affordable quality of life; energy, infrastructure and economic growth; and effective and accountable government. She highlighted targets for stronger food security, lower living costs, expanded local production, increased exports and job creation, including one million export-linked jobs for young Nigerians by 2030.

“By 2031, we want Nigerians to see, feel and share the benefits of structural progress and economic growth. Our priorities include stronger protection against insecurity, increased domestic food production, more goods made in Nigeria, and wider opportunities for young people through trade, investment and exports,” Oduwole said.

The event, attended by representatives of civil society, sector experts, renowned journalists, and other distinguished dignitaries, allowed the APC to present its priorities for 2027 to 2031. The party said the manifesto sets out its commitments to Nigerians and provides a basis for assessing its performance and holding the government accountable.

Rabiu Ibrahim, mnipr
Special Adviser (Media) to the Honourable Minister of Information and National Orientation

Tuesday, November 10, 2025