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STATEMENT BY PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU (GCFR) ON THE THIRD ANNIVERSARY OF HIS ADMINISTRATION, MAY 29, 2026

My fellow compatriots,

Three years ago, you entrusted me with the sacred responsibility of leading our beloved nation at a defining moment in our history. I accepted that responsibility, fully aware of the magnitude of the challenges before us, but also deeply confident in the resilience and potential of the Nigerian people.

Today, on the occasion of the third anniversary of our administration, I speak to you not only as your President but also as a fellow citizen who understands the sacrifices many families have made in recent years and shares your hopes for a better Nigeria.

When this administration assumed office, our nation faced profound economic and structural difficulties. Mounting fiscal pressures, unsustainable fuel subsidies, declining revenues, exchange-rate distortions, rising debt-servicing costs, insecurity in several parts of the country, energy supply constraints, and declining public confidence in institutions all threatened our progress.

At the height of the subsidy regime, Nigeria was spending as much as ₦18.4 billion daily to sustain petrol subsidies—over ₦4 trillion in 2022 alone—resources that could have been invested in roads, healthcare, education, housing, and critical infrastructure. Multiple exchange rate windows and forex arbitrage created massive distortions, with Nigeria losing more than ₦8 trillion over three years to rent-seeking and speculative practices.

The situation demanded urgent and courageous action. Difficult but necessary decisions had to be taken to stabilise the economy and prevent a deeper national crisis. The easy choices would have been politically convenient. But leadership demands courage, especially when the right decisions are difficult.

Had we refused to act, our nation would have drifted toward fiscal breakdown, worsening poverty, and severe economic uncertainty. Together, we chose reform over ruin and decisiveness over hesitation. We chose long-term national recovery over short-term comfort.

These decisions came with sacrifice. The rising cost of living triggered by our measures placed enormous pressure on families, workers, and businesses. Young people searching for jobs felt discouraged. Many questioned whether these difficult decisions would lead to a better future.

I remain deeply conscious of those sacrifices, and I assure you: your sacrifice has not been in vain. And today, I can say with confidence that Nigeria has stabilised and is moving forward again. Across the country, visible progress is taking shape.

VISIBLE PROGRESS AND ECONOMIC GROWTH

Our economy is now more competitive and better positioned for sustainable growth than it was in 2023. Public finances are improving. States and local governments have greater resources to invest in their people. Investor confidence is growing. The stock market is booming, with the All Share Index rising from 53,000 and market capitalisation of N30 Trillion in 2023 to a record All Share Index of 250,000 and market capitalisation of N160 Trillion this year. Companies are declaring record profits and dividends.

Critical infrastructure projects are advancing at an unprecedented scale. Over 2,700 kilometres of highways and major roads are under construction, reconstruction, or rehabilitation, including the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, the Sokoto-Badagry Super Highway, the Abuja-Kaduna-Zaria-Kano Road, the East-West Road, and many rural access roads. Significant sections are already completed or nearing completion, improving transportation, reducing travel time, boosting regional trade, and creating thousands of jobs.

Rail modernisation projects are ongoing to improve connectivity, logistics, and economic integration across the federation.

In the oil and gas sector, the reforms we instituted have attracted billions of dollars in fresh investment from the international oil companies that had shunned our country. The $5 billion NLNG Train 7 project is nearing completion to boost LNG production capacity, exports, and dividends.

Domestic gas utilisation is expanding. Local refining capacity has improved our energy security. With large-scale domestic and modular refineries operational, Nigeria is reducing its dependence on imported petroleum products and conserving foreign exchange.

For years, the power sector suffered from debt, underinvestment, and uncertainty, which weakened generation capacity and limited growth. Today, we are confronting those challenges directly.

Our administration is clearing legacy obligations, expanding transmission infrastructure, investing in renewable energy, and strengthening the national grid because no modern economy can grow in darkness. When power improves, businesses expand, industries grow, jobs are created, and families prosper.

We are determined to power Nigeria into a new era of industrial growth and economic opportunity.

EMPOWERING NIGERIANS: AGRICULTURE, EDUCATION, AND HOUSING

Agricultural interventions have supported millions of farmers by improving seedlings, fertilisers, mechanisation, and irrigation and by expanding access to finance and markets. We are opening new agricultural corridors to create jobs, strengthen supply chains, and reduce pressure on household incomes.

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund has provided over 1.5 million students with access to higher education, disbursing more than ₦282 billion to ensure that no willing student is denied access due to financial hardship.

Our Renewed Hope Housing Programme, along with that of the Federal Housing Authority (FHA), is delivering over 10,000 housing units across 14 states and the FCT, creating over 300,000 jobs and expanding access to affordable housing. Major Renewed Hope Cities in Abuja, Lagos, and Kano are progressing steadily. Our consumer credit initiative, CREDICORP, is opening up new economic opportunities for workers and families.

In healthcare, thousands of primary healthcare centres are being revitalised, while health insurance coverage is expanding for vulnerable Nigerians.

DEEPENING TELECOMS ACCESS AND INVESTMENT

We also took decisive action to stabilise the telecommunications sector, which remains one of the most important drivers of modern economic growth.

After years of severe operational pressures and declining investment, confidence is gradually returning to the sector. Telecom operators are expanding networks, investing in infrastructure, recruiting Nigerian talent, and widening digital access across the country.

A connected Nigeria is a more competitive Nigeria. Digital infrastructure is now essential to commerce, education, innovation, and national productivity.

YOUTH, TECHNOLOGY AND DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

To our young people, I want you to know this nation believes in you. You are not a problem to be managed. You are the engine of Nigeria's future. Across technology, manufacturing, creative industries, agriculture, sports, and entrepreneurship, we are expanding opportunities for you to compete and succeed. We are investing in digital skills, technical education, innovation, student financing, and enterprise support because the future must be driven by Nigerian talent, creativity, and productivity.

SECURITY AND NATIONAL UNITY

Security remains central to our national mission and to the creation of a virile and prosperous society. Our Armed Forces and security agencies have intensified operations against terrorists, bandits, kidnappers, oil thieves, and criminal networks. While challenges remain, many communities and highways are becoming safer and more economically active.

happney65:
You APC data boys and girls will not seize to amaze me. Lagos doesn't need Amotekun but was a signatory to the creation of it? Maybe you don't know Sanwo Olu was in Ibadan with other SW Govornors times without number during the creation of Amotekun. Yet Lagos doesn't need it. If they don't why did they join?

Why did they sign to it's creation? Why? Comparing Amotekun to Lagos neigbourd watch is funny. Those ones that are like traffic police? Lmao.

The truth of the matter is this, I don't know of any other state,But Oyo Amotekun is the most funded and they are doing well. We already have a sort of mini state police and if tinubu is sure of himself and wants to nip terrorism in the bud,he should grant state Police and stop playing politics with human lives.

An Oyo that shares border with Benin Republic needs more security than having just 74 police station statewide. We do not want terrorists in our region. If he is truly not an omo ale,he should do the right thing and save his region and stop crying obi everyone and then

https://www.thecable.ng/breaking-tinubu-finally-breaks-silence-on-amotekun/

If you read this carefully, you'll not ask all these questions.

AMINDA:
Okay, noted Einstein. If I understand you clearly, Lagos wouldn't need state police too right? We can't afford to handover so much power to a sitting governor if we want to continue to maintain control over them, or can we? Seyi Makinde was right!

Are you okay at all? Why do you prefer beating around the bush and changing goal posts to clear logic? State police is different from Amotekun. Lagos has different types of Amotekun already, Oyo doesn't. Makinde can't pay Amotekun or support autonomy, but you're cool since he's opposition. It's Lagos state that's having great security architecture that's your problem. RRS, oyabo or something in ikorodu, the Lagos State Security Trust Fund (LSSTF), the Lagos State Neighbourhood Safety Agency, number one surveillance systems in Nigeria, and inter-agency command centres.
i have attached direct answer to this post, but i trust you to justify your paid agent job.

Gentlesniper:
Aswear your brain is out of network coverage.
Why not just close your mouth and hide in shame just like your fellow 30k data boys instead of coming here to disgrace your generations

Talk intelligently if you can. i don't really want to believe that all opposition can do is insult.

When are these sissies going to 'invade' their state governors instead and make them man up? Tinubu created RRS within 2 months of becoming governor. He later created Neighborhood Watch. How many weeks now that he's asked these ones to work on state police and they still prefer playing games and spending security votes.
Is Wike not a man like them, what about Fayose? See how Wike did it that year despite being main opposition governor against fPMB.

This was how Wike dealt with ipob and other kidnappers in RIVERS STATE, even then that he was Buhari’s nemesis.. but
pic.twitter.com/30wC56l4K4

— Foundational Okun man 😂 🇳🇬 (@akomscopy) May 28, 2026

Current state of things, yet someone will ignorantly or mischievously say nothing is happening.

The U.S. brings unique capabilities that no one else can provide. In collaboration with the Armed Forces of Nigeria, degrading ISIS’s ability to plan and carry out activities is a testament of our lethality, patience, and skill.#Counterterrorism #AFRICOM #Nigeria pic.twitter.com/fNQFpRvGPe

— U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) (@USAfricaCommand) May 29, 2026

Ofunaofu:
If he made the suggestion, why is there no Amotekun in Lagos? Is Lagos not facing the same insecurity challenges as other states in the region?

This confirms what Makinde said, that it was all politics and an attempt to deceive Nigerians

you probably didn't read. Lagos never needed Amotekun as they already had neighborhood watch. Tinubu was the one that advised the other states on how to get Amotekun and get the nod of the then FG.

If Seyi Makinde had any sense of seriousness and responsibility for his state, he wouldn't be playing politics. Wike never needed Amotekun or any regional group to clear out nonsense. He wasn't doing begibegi or playing helpless that he didn't get help from Buhari.

This was how Wike dealt with ipob and other kidnappers in RIVERS STATE, even then that he was Buhari’s nemesis.. but
pic.twitter.com/30wC56l4K4

— Foundational Okun man 😂 🇳🇬 (@akomscopy) May 28, 2026

AMINDA:
Okay, Einstein. So does Lagos state have Amotekun right now or not? If not, why not? Was it because someone was scared of provoking the fulanis because of votes or because someone was scared of losing their political grip on Lagos that is currently being reinforced through the use of thuggery? Which one? Seyi Makinde is not a coward.

"Amotekun was our stop-gap for State Police. Lagos didn't join because Tinubu didn't want Amotekun. FG should stop wasting our time and stop asking the IG of Police to establish State Police" - Governor Seyi Makinde tells President Bola Tinubu pic.twitter.com/dWQzVAuQN3

— Oyo Affairs (@Oyoaffairs) May 28, 2026

You missed the whole point, you probably didn't read. Lagos never needed Amotekun as they already had neighborhood watch. Tinubu was the one that advised the other states on how to get Amotekun and get the nod of the then FG.

If Seyi Makinde had any sense of seriousness and responsibility for his state, he wouldn't be playing politics. Wike never needed Amotekun or any regional group to clear out nonsense. He wasn't doing begibegi or playing helpless that he didn't get help from Buhari.

This was how Wike dealt with ipob and other kidnappers in RIVERS STATE, even then that he was Buhari’s nemesis.. but
pic.twitter.com/30wC56l4K4

— Foundational Okun man 😂 🇳🇬 (@akomscopy) May 28, 2026

AMINDA:
What suggestion? That was the late Akeredolu's intervention. How could he have made the suggestion when Lagos state remains the only Southwestern state without Amotekun? He's probably waiting until after the elections before granting state police, if at all. He clearly doesn't trust the governors with such enormous powers for now or may even be nursing life presidency. Someone who has invested so much resources in comsolidating power and capturing all institutions of state will not be thinking about relinquishing any aspect of power.

https://www.thecable.ng/breaking-tinubu-finally-breaks-silence-on-amotekun/

Read through.

Bentacur007:
Lol..Is that all you have to say? What’s delaying to implement it since 3 years now

https://www.thecable.ng/breaking-tinubu-finally-breaks-silence-on-amotekun/

Read through and cure your ignorance.

Makinde is an hypocrite here. It's still Tinubu that made the suggestion that he's bragging about.

https://www.thecable.ng/breaking-tinubu-finally-breaks-silence-on-amotekun/

Sabadon:
I detest men of no integrity, they re as hollow as a drum, makes loud noise but very empty inside.

Can you explain what you mean by no integrity? Did he deny the problem? No, GEJ did. Is he working on the problem? Yes. Below is TODAY’S testimony by the American army.

The U.S. brings unique capabilities that no one else can provide. In collaboration with the Armed Forces of Nigeria, degrading ISIS’s ability to plan and carry out activities is a testament of our lethality, patience, and skill.#Counterterrorism #AFRICOM #Nigeria pic.twitter.com/fNQFpRvGPe

— U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) (@USAfricaCommand) May 29, 2026

yaseer111:
you're a hungry Nigerian , not you're an... Take note.

Noted.

anonimi:
Where do hungry Nigerians have to run and hide, from Tinubu's calamitous cluelessness that has wrecked Nigeria beyond the damage caused by Buhari?

Buhari that he begged to come out of retirement and make Jonathan a one term president, thereby ending 27 years of PDP prosperity, peace and security, driven by deregulation and privatisation policies for cheap petrol, low debt, low unemployment, low insecurity!!!

This was four years after calling him expired o.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zYltMapDyIo?si=0-hO0Vt5C9uBxVd1

You're an hungry nigerian, you'd know better. Ask your fellow stomach infrastructure comrades.

No be e cho cho cho oga, calm down.

narite:
Either of those two are a far better choice than what we currently have there now.

If we are being honest, Tinubu should be in an elderly care home with 247 adequate care with closed access to his loved one’s. Not running or should I say, carried around!!

This not hating or anything, I am speaking from a position of respect and being very objective.

Sadly, our selfishness make us lose what is important and the selfish people around us pretend not to see this so as to rapidly foster their own selfish desires.

i will indulge you because you mentioned being objective. Where did you see Tinubu carried around and how has no athletism hindered him from doing his job?

Rotimi wey jog around stadium that year for Jagaban beating. Make e deputise for Atiku, i need thorough beating from Jagaban for all of them. Nobody must run or hide.

Rapmoney:
Why are you so timid? Anyone who talks about Nigeria's issues is automatically a Peter Obi supporter to you. I rather argue with a child in Pry 3 from a village school than argue with you. Bye.

You're so pained that i mentioned the Pit Obi, even a Pry 3 kid would notice. Run along mr timi.

Barims:
Na thunder go kee you. Unfortunate person

Talk intelligently instead of resorting to insult. Didn't you go to school?

narite:
Are you saying that man in that video, is exactly what Nigerians need at this perilous time. Is that it?

Is it Pit Obi or Atiku that Nigeria needs instead?

onatisi:
The man tinubu is not mentally stable . You jumps from one sentence from another topic to another within secs,he can't concentrate on a particular subject or topic for more than a minute ,doing that stresses His brains . The verdict is that he not mentally fit,no wonder he his policies has been inconsistent

You're likely uninformed.

Rapmoney:
You must be living in delusion and falsehood. You need to be checked properly because I don't see how someone like you would cope in a civilised society where things are done based on merit and needs.

That you cannot engage in meaning discussions without mentioning the names of one aspirant or the other shows how low some of you think.

It's clear to see how bitter the truth about Pit Obi is. You don't want him touched, so touching. Meaningful discussion wey no want truth about him fav.

Rapmoney:
I created a thread to discuss reflective issues, but the best thing your brain could help you do is to convert the issues to small talks of party politics.

i didn't mention any party. i pointed to how Pit Obi has greatly changed people like you to bitterness and hatred for others.

Rapmoney:
Shift immediately with your tribal talks. If you do not have anything meaningful to contribute, you can swerve to the next thread. Everything to you people is cheap politics and ideas of unnecessary hatred.

Explain how it's tribal talks mr shift. You don't know the damage your fav has done yet. You'll understand soon enough by God's grace.

Iamdbull:
And you had the audacity to create a thread where you were praising the president

What exactly is wrong with you people for God's sake? Democracy is not cultism. That you support or vote for someone doesn't remove your rights to criticize him or even change your mind and oppose him. You guys keep giving us vibes that you'll never say anything bad if your favorite was in power and you'd shut down and up any mouth that spoke against him. Na wa oh.

Odewaleadesoye:
Today is Children’s Day but many Nigerian children are not celebrating. They are living in fear instead of joy.

Insecurity is getting worse. Kidnapping is now common. People cannot even travel short distances without fear. Every journey feels like a risk. Every phone call at night brings fear.

Families are not at peace. Parents are worried every time their children leave home. Students are afraid. Workers are afraid. Farmers are afraid. Nobody feels safe anymore.

Life is becoming very hard. Food is expensive. Survival is difficult. And yet the fear of insecurity sits on top of everything like a heavy weight.

Government at all levels should focus more on protecting lives and property. Not politics. Not 2027. People are suffering now.

Please and please, help free these children and their teachers.

No child deserves this. No Nigerian deserves this.

We need safety again. We need peace again.

Not to downplay the insecurity and kidnap issues. Just BTW, these pictures are not from Nigeria and were reported online as far back as 2020.

https://x.com/i/status/1269973293014102018

i wish the kidnapped safe and quick release.

Pit Obi and insecurity largely happened. That man's ambition has done immense damage to many young minds psyche. i remember that video of him saying he's going to six burials and has packed his food. That guy tore any religious and tribal fabric laced together before. As for insecurity, the chicken has long come to roost. Irresponsible parenting and religious banditry have yielded fruits.

DeepSight:
Image123, Seunmsg, security is improving right?

i actually said that we're making good progress. It's a little bit different from improving.
If there's no road from point A to point B. i can make progress building one at 30% completion. That's progress. The situation has not necessarily improved. In fact, there might be a lot of dust, traffic and unease in the environs while i am making progress constructing the blocked, inaccessible road.

DeepSight:
Whatever sympathy I had for Peter has evaporated with his recent selfish actions.

Bola could really have done without a few infamous acts. The manner of subsidy removal was too brash and harsh, the timing of naira floatation was ill considered and all things Chagoury will always smell rotten, not to speak of Atiku Bagudu.

But if you remember the kind of storm that was raised over Chibok girls, what excuse is there for the same thing to be happening time ten, twelve years later? And if you look at the statement by Oby Ezekwesilli you will see that in fact the problem has escalated vastly. No, sir, there is no improvement in security.

Tinubu didn't present himself as perfect, in fact, he said he'd make mistakes along the way.
https://youtube.com/shorts/TXxAUmb5cV4?si=b7VE5TWH0laD0F_0

As for Chibok issue, it was more like a sort of climax, or straw that broke the camel's back in the GEJ time. People have since 'gotten used' to that kind of event, albeit unfortunate. It's like seeing blood or accident the first time, and seeing it many more times.
Another important thing was the initial denial of the GEJ government which was contrary to Shettima's(Borno governor then) cry out. Plus, we had a well 'packaged' opposition then, compared to the jokes parading themselves now.
We're making good progress in the fight against insecurity, especially with boko haram and most of the north stroke herdsmen crises. South east is also better. Kudos to Ribadu and his team. The issue of state police is also on the table which, i think, is a big plus.
The major problem now are the bandits/kidnappers. It will also be solved. i understand it's quite lucrative and easier compared to the others. i hear people even kidnap themselves these days. All of these have deep roots and i sincerely don't think anyone of the other prospective presidents would've or would fare better. It's not like the solution is a call, visit or bullet away.

anonimi:
The road to more debt despite increasing revenue without improving government services and socioeconomic wellbeing of Nigrians?

The tax master plan used to cripple Lagosians nto waterless existence for 27 years of lootocracy




https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bn29b0SkCWU

i would be worried if the majority listened to political jobbers like you. Thankfully, we don't.

He'd be 3 years as President tomorrow.
Ongoing 440+ roads project including the audacious Lagos Calabar coastal highway.

10k dialysis fee for kidney diseased patients

Fuel scarcity is a thing of the past

No more ASUU strike

PBAT's government has neutralized more terrorists leaders than any Nigerian president

No state in Nigeria is owing salary

LG financial autonomy

Tax reform to prevent businesses from paying multiple taxes

Foreign reserves increased massively.

Stability of exchange rate; manufacturers can take better decision on imports and production

CNG conversion installment plan

TVET program to pay youths monthly while they learn a skill.

Socioeconomic well being na water.

Follow who know road, you hear?

DeepSight:
The lie that Bola is doing well.

But no worries, you are an old paddy here so you gas some rights.
.

Make i use some rights na, thanks. i remember the video from the picture below during fPMB. i remember during GEJ's time also. As regards insecurity, i think we're making good progress and will make more. It's easy for terrorists and bandits to pick on soft targets, irregardless of who is currently in power. We hope the issues can be solved.
As for economy, we're out of the tunnel which was not exactly built by Tinubu.
As for other areas, and the areas already mentioned, i still believe none of Tinubu’s competitors come close in competency, capacity and experience.

ichuka:
Dude, if one is a Christian he is period,
Trabalism has no room in Christianity.
Just ask the Holy Spirit.
Most of your statements are raked from it.very disappointing.
Dude I schooled almost all my life in the south west.
If that spirit of trabalism isn't broken among us.then most of what we have among our Christian gatherings especially on Sundays is an affront the the Cross

Chuka, a man from Kaduna lost primaries to another man from Kaduna. i commented and you said i allowing tribalism to supersede Christianity. Okay, explain how because i didn't even mention any tribe or religion. For reminder, here's what i said again in quote.

That's expected with the electoral reforms. The only way he could have escaped it is if he had truly connected with and worked for the people he was representing.
When we tell you that your governor, senator, LG councillor and chairman have a part to play in governance, you insult us and say we must blame Tinubu. Every popular person that doesn't join you to curse and blame Tinubu is a sell out. No brake, no jam, no sense.

Now, instead of you to rationally and reasonably explain yourself, you're asking me to ask the Holy Spirit. You schooled in the South West, the spirit of tribalism, etc. It's better you don't even talk if you don't know what to say.