Engr. Kayode Olubumi OJO (EKO)
Two years into the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Nigeria is witnessing a remarkable shift in governance, economic stability, and infrastructure delivery. From stabilizing the naira and restoring investor confidence to transforming the energy and agricultural sectors, Tinubu’s leadership has ushered in what many describe as a new era of fiscal responsibility and progressive policy implementation. Unlike previous administrations that relied heavily on borrowing and subsidies, Tinubu has charted a path of discipline, innovation, and reform—laying the foundation for sustainable growth.
This article highlights some of the most significant achievements recorded under his watch, reflecting the tangible impact of his leadership across all sectors of national life.
1. Under Tinubu, Nigeria recorded its first trade surplus in over 25 years—₦18 trillion, alongside a 3.4% GDP growth in 2024, the second-highest in a decade.
2. Budget deficits have dropped drastically from 50% in 2023 to 23% in 2025, while states no longer depend on borrowing or printing money to survive. They now pay debts and fund capital projects.
3. Unlike past governments that borrowed trillions for subsidies and to defend the naira, Tinubu pursued fiscal discipline. He cleared over $7 billion FX backlog, stabilized the naira, and restored investor confidence.
4. Over $40 billion in fresh investments has flowed back into Nigeria, while the stock market has more than doubled in two years.
5. He established six regional development commissions with nearly ₦4 trillion disbursed to accelerate infrastructure and economic transformation at the regional level.
6. Power supply is improving: while Nigeria added only 2,000MW in 40 years, Tinubu added 1,500MW in just two years, and through rural electrification, is powering 1 million rural homes.
7. He also connected 22 federal universities to solar power, making them more energy sustainable.
8. Infrastructure delivery is unprecedented, with over 70 federal highways under simultaneous construction, including the landmark Sokoto–Badagry Superhighway.
9. The Lagos–Calabar coastal highway is underway, designed to unlock seaport access, drive tourism, and attract multi-trillion-naira investments.
10. Nigeria’s digital economy is being repositioned through the ongoing $3 billion fibre optic expansion project.
11. To modernize agriculture, Tinubu is building agro-processing zones nationwide, driving agro-industrialization and bringing industries closer to farmers.
12. In the education sector, for the first time in Nigeria’s history, universities have run two uninterrupted academic sessions without strikes.
13. Poor and indigent students now receive direct financial aid to pay fees, easing the burden on their parents.
14. Tinubu approved the establishment of eight new medical universities to tackle manpower shortages in the health sector.
15. He released ₦250 billion to states to revamp primary healthcare, alongside the construction of 8,000 new health centres across 774 LGAs.
16. The Ministry of Livestock has commenced the development of modern ranches to address food security and pastoral challenges.
17. Tinubu has transformed Nigeria from a nation borrowing to pay salaries into one with enough resources to fund capital projects and future growth.
In Jagaban, we stand.
Engr. Kayode Olubumi OJO (EKO)
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