President Bola Tinubu has outlined what Nigerians should expect if he wins a second term in office, promising to intensify ongoing reforms and confront emerging national challenges. Speaking at the Africa CEO Forum Annual Summit in Kigali, Rwanda, Tinubu defended his administration's early economic decisions and highlighted signs of stability in the economy and the naira.
Second Term Plans
Tinubu emphasized that governance requires constant adaptation to evolving global economic realities. He stated that leaders must remain ready to review policies and respond to new challenges at every stage. According to him, his leadership approach is built around timely decision-making, noting that governments that fail to act decisively often struggle to achieve meaningful progress.
When asked about his plans for the first two years of another term, Tinubu said: "Do more work. More challenges are there. The world won't wait for anybody. You have to continue to reset and rethink, challenge the intellectual curiosity of yourself as a government." He added that the hallmark of a transformative leader is the ability to take decisions at the right time on behalf of the people.
Defense of Economic Reforms
The president recalled the backlash that followed some of the administration's early economic reforms. He said the government remained focused despite public criticism and political pressure. "The first time, I took hard decisions regardless of the pain, stopped reading newspapers and commentary because I knew I was going to get a big pushback. And I did," Tinubu said.
He maintained that the economy has become more stable in recent months, helping businesses, households, and budget planners make clearer financial decisions. "Today, there's a very bright light at the end of the tunnel," he added.
Support for Vulnerable Families
Tinubu also pointed to interventions targeted at low-income families, including direct cash transfers and educational support programmes. He said these measures are helping vulnerable Nigerians cope with economic hardship and keep their children in school. "The economy is stable, the naira is stable and predictable, planners can make a reasonable budget, they can plan their lives well. The children are in school, the vulnerable are being helped," he stated.
He further explained that direct transfers to very poor households are ongoing and support education for students who would otherwise stay out of school due to inability to pay fees. "I'm even giving them allowances and upkeep for their schooling," Tinubu said.
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that Governor Seyi Makinde declared that the Peoples Democratic Party is on course to secure victory in Nigeria's 2027 presidential election.
