In a wave of praise across social media and public discourse, Nigerians are acknowledging President Bola Tinubu for making significant strides in addressing long-standing issues that have plagued the country’s economy for over six decades.
From the administration of Nnamdi Azikiwe to Muhammadu Buhari, successive governments have failed to resolve crucial issues such as the dilapidated state of Nigeria’s refineries, the excessive reliance on subsidies, and the unsustainable management of national revenue. However, many Nigerians are now saying that President Tinubu is starting to change the narrative."For more than 60 years, from Nnamdi Azikiwe to Muhammadu Buhari, we were unable to fix our refineries. We used the naira to defend the dollar and paid subsidies to the detriment of our national revenue. We borrowed money to pay salaries instead of borrowing to invest in our economy," one social media user commented, echoing the frustrations of many Nigerians who have seen the country’s economic struggles persist across several administrations.
But according to many Nigerians, President Tinubu is finally taking decisive action to reverse these economic setbacks. "President Tinubu said NO. He began having sleepless nights, thinking of how to put a stop to this nonsense. Now, we are beginning to see results," another citizen wrote, reflecting the optimism growing among the population.
One of the most notable achievements that Nigerians are celebrating is the refinery overhaul, which had been a perennial issue in the country. Under previous administrations, Nigeria's refineries had either been underfunded or left in a state of disrepair, forcing the country to depend on expensive fuel imports. But with Tinubu’s leadership, there are reports that the refineries have been fixed, which could drastically reduce fuel importation costs and enhance local production.
Additionally, Nigerians are seeing fuel prices beginning to drop after what many see as years of unsustainable subsidy payments. The government’s decision to tackle fuel subsidies has been controversial, but now some citizens are seeing a glimmer of hope with the decrease in fuel prices, which is expected to bring relief to households and businesses across the country.
"Food prices are dropping significantly," another citizen remarked, noting that the reduction in fuel prices has had a positive effect on the overall cost of living, especially in transportation and agricultural goods. This is seen as a crucial step in easing the burden of inflation, which has been skyrocketing for the past few years.
Despite these achievements, many Nigerians still hold differing opinions about Tinubu’s presidency, particularly those who did not vote for him. Some critics have been vocal in their opposition, citing concerns over his policies or his style of governance. However, several Nigerians are urging others to appreciate the progress made so far.
"Look, you may not like the President @officialABAT because he wasn't your preferred candidate, and that’s fine. You're free to choose a trader over a world-acclaimed technocrat. But take some time to read about his achievements, and you might just be amazed," a supporter of the president remarked, calling for a more balanced perspective on his leadership.
While President Tinubu’s term is still in its early stages, many Nigerians are hopeful that the positive changes seen in the economy are just the beginning. As the nation continues to watch his administration closely, the hope is that these reforms will set the country on a sustainable path toward economic stability and growth.
In the coming months, the true impact of these policies will become clearer, but for now, Nigerians are cautiously optimistic, acknowledging the efforts made by their president to tackle the nation’s toughest challenges.
