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President Tinubu Chose Reform Over Political Comfort, Says Abbas At Third Anniversary
President Tinubu Chose Reform Over Political Comfort, Says Abbas At Third Anniversary
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has congratulated President Bola Tinubu on the third anniversary of his administration, describing the President’s economic and governance reforms as bold decisions capable of laying the foundation for long-term national stability and growth.
Abbas, in a statement issued on Friday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Musa Krishi, said Tinubu inherited a country facing deep economic and structural challenges but opted for difficult reforms rather than “politically convenient” decisions.
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“President Tinubu inherited a country on life support. A country on crutches. A country bedevilled by subsidy distortions, exchange rate instability, declining revenues, weakened investor confidence, oil theft, worsening insecurity and an economy weighed down by years of postponed decisions,” the Speaker said.
According to him, the administration’s policies under the Renewed Hope Agenda are already yielding measurable results across key sectors of the economy.
“The politically convenient option would have been to continue postponing reality,” Abbas stated. “But President Tinubu chose reform. He chose reconstruction. He chose long-term national stability over temporary political comfort. And today, Nigerians can see the results of those bold decisions across the country.”
The Speaker cited improvements in economic indicators, noting that Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product growth rose from 2.74 per cent in 2023 to 3.87 per cent in 2025, while international financial institutions project further growth in 2026.
He also said the country’s external reserves had improved significantly, rising from about $4bn in 2023 to over $34bn in net reserves by the end of 2025, with gross reserves exceeding $50bn.
Abbas further highlighted gains in public finance, saying allocations from the Federation Account Allocation Committee increased substantially following the removal of fuel subsidy and reforms in the foreign exchange market.
“By 2025, cumulative allocations had crossed ₦22tn, with several months exceeding the historic ₦2tn mark for the first time in Nigeria’s history,” he said.
The Speaker added that foreign investment inflows had also improved, rising from $654.65m in the third quarter of 2023 to $5.64bn in the first quarter of 2025.
According to him, the increase reflects growing investor confidence and is expected to translate into more factories, jobs and opportunities for Nigerian businesses.
On infrastructure, Abbas pointed to ongoing projects such as the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, the Sokoto-Badagry Super Highway, the Abuja-Kaduna-Kano Highway and rail modernisation efforts, describing them as critical to opening up economic corridors across the country.
“Operations against terrorism, banditry, kidnapping, oil theft and organised crime have intensified nationwide,” he said, adding that joint operations involving Nigerian and international security agencies had recorded successes against terrorist groups.
The Speaker further stated that crude oil production had improved under the Tinubu administration, rising from an average of 1.44 million barrels per day in 2023 to between 1.75 million and 1.84 million barrels per day.
In the education sector, Abbas said more than 1.3 million students had benefited from the Nigerian Education Loan Fund, with disbursements exceeding ₦242bn across tertiary institutions nationwide.
He also highlighted government interventions in housing, manufacturing, industrial development and the digital economy as evidence of efforts to stimulate growth and improve living conditions.
While acknowledging ongoing economic and security challenges, the Speaker maintained that the administration remained committed to addressing them through long-term strategies.
He argued that continuity would allow the government to consolidate its reforms and complete ongoing projects.
“It is strategically expedient for Nigerians to renew President Tinubu’s mandate in 2027 to enable the completion of the policies, programmes and projects of his administration,” Abbas said.
Speaker Tajudeen Abbas
Tinubu, who assumed office on May 29, 2023, introduced major economic reforms shortly after inauguration, including the removal of fuel subsidy and the unification of the foreign exchange market. While the administration insists the measures are necessary to stabilise the economy, the policies have also triggered rising living costs and inflation, drawing criticism from opposition parties, labour unions and civil society groups.
Despite the criticism, supporters of the administration argue that the reforms are beginning to produce positive fiscal and economic outcomes that could benefit the country in the long term.
Abbas reaffirmed the commitment of the 10th House of Representatives to supporting policies and legislation aimed at improving the welfare of Nigerians and strengthening national development.
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IGP Disu Receives UNOWAS Delegation, Reaffirms Commitment to Peaceful Elections
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc(+), NPM, today, Tuesday, 3rd November 2026, received a delegation led by the Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), Mr Leonardo Santos Simão, at the Force Headquarters, Abuja. The engagement focused on the Force’s preparedness for the 2027 General Elections and measures to support a peaceful, secure and inclusive electoral process.
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In his remarks, Mr Simão explained that the visit provided an opportunity to discuss election-security preparations against the backdrop of security challenges in West Africa and the Sahel. He stressed the importance of preventing political competition from escalating into violence and sustaining public confidence in the impartiality of the Police. He also sought updates on lessons from previous elections and arrangements for the protection of vulnerable voters, including internally displaced persons.
Responding, the IGP noted that lessons from previous elections, including off-cycle polls, were informing the Force’s operational planning and training programmes. He highlighted ongoing training for Police personnel and officers from other security agencies to strengthen coordination, improve election-security management and address the security needs of persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups.
The IGP further outlined ongoing threat assessments across Police formations to guide deployment and targeted security operations. He noted that the Force is working with other security agencies to address threats in vulnerable areas, with particular attention to providing a secure environment for internally displaced persons to exercise their electoral rights.
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He also highlighted collaboration with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to support the timely and secure distribution of electoral materials. He explained that this engagement, together with joint training and improved coordination among security agencies, formed part of broader efforts to strengthen preparedness and ensure the effective discharge of election-security duties.
The Nigeria Police Force reaffirms its commitment to professional and impartial policing, sustained inter-agency cooperation and constructive engagement with relevant stakeholders towards ensuring a safe environment for Nigerians to exercise their electoral rights.
CSP ANI INIEDU, anipr
Force Public Relations Officer
Force Headquarters, Abuja
3rd November, 2026
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Ebonyi Community Joyfully Welcome Umah? Hail Tinubu’s Infrastructure Development Across Nigeria
Ebonyi Community Joyfully Welcome Umah? Hail Tinubu’s Infrastructure Development Across Nigeria
It was an extraordinary homecoming in Uburu, Ohaozara Local Government Area of State, as residents turned out in large numbers to give the Honourable Minister of Works, Senator Engr. David Umahi, CON, a surprise, unofficial and colourful reception organised spontaneously by the people following his series of stakeholders’ engagements in Abakaliki, the Ebonyi State capital on November 2, 2026.
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It was a gathering of people who came from different communities across Uburu and Ohaozara to welcome their illustrious son and express appreciation for his contributions to national development under the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR.
The atmosphere was charged and filled with excitement as residents gathered to demonstrate their affection for the former Governor of Ebonyi State, whose appointment as Minister of Works has continued to attract attention to the wider South East.
For the people, the homecoming was a moment to acknowledge what they described as the confidence President Tinubu has reposed in Senator Umahi by entrusting him with one of the country’s most demanding ministerial responsibilities and he is performing excellently.
Among those who addressed the gathering were Onu Okorie, Prince Mathew, Comr. Kingsley Obini, and other prominent stakeholders. They spoke separately, expressing their appreciation for Senator Umahi’s service and the importance of the opportunities President Tinubu had given their son to contribute to national development.
In their individual remarks, they expressed the feelings of pride among the people of Uburu and Ohaozara, particularly over the Minister’s present responsibility for federal road infrastructure across the country. They also spoke about the importance of sustaining development efforts and ensuring that the South East continues to benefit from federal infrastructure investments which informed their reason for overwhelming support to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election.
Of particular importance to them was the attention being given to federal roads and bridges in the South East, a region where poor road conditions have remained a major concern for residents, motorists, traders and businesses over the years.
The residents commended President Tinubu for appointing Umahi to the Federal Executive Council, describing the appointment as an opportunity for their son to contribute his experience in infrastructure development to national service.
They overwhelmingly declared their commitment to supporting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election, linking their decision to his administration’s infrastructure investments and the opportunity given to Senator Umahi to contribute to the development of the country.
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The remarkable reception came after Senator Umahi’s engagements with stakeholders in Abakaliki, where political and developmental issues affecting Ebonyi State and the wider country had formed part of his activities.
Francis Nwaze, FIPMD
Senior Special Assistant to the Honourable Minister of Works (Media)
November 3, 2026
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2027: Eno, Akpabio, Shettima Lead APC Campaign Mobilisation in Calabar
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, on Monday, November 2, 2026, joined Vice President Kashim Shettima and other prominent leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) at the party’s national campaign rally held in Calabar, Cross River State, as preparations intensify ahead of the 2027 general elections.
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Governor Eno led a delegation from Akwa Ibom State to the U.J. Esuene Stadium, venue of the rally, where he joined the Vice President, Senate President Godswill Akpabio and other APC chieftains in mobilising support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the party’s candidates.
The rally attracted top government officials, party leaders, stakeholders and thousands of APC supporters from across the region, who gathered to demonstrate their commitment to the party’s political aspirations ahead of the forthcoming general elections.
Umo Eno
The presence of Governor Eno and Senate President Akpabio further highlighted the involvement of prominent South-South political leaders in the APC’s ongoing mobilisation efforts.
The U.J. Esuene Stadium was filled to capacity, with enthusiastic party faithful and supporters turning out in large numbers to participate in the rally and reaffirm their support for President Tinubu’s re-election bid and other APC candidates.
The event formed part of the party’s broader nationwide campaign and mobilisation activities aimed at strengthening its political structures and consolidating support ahead of the 2027 elections.
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