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Re: From Pharisee To Tax Collector: Tinubu's Nigeria-Kenya Comparison In Focus - Obi by ogolemati: 11:17am On Apr 13
grin grin grin grin grin grin grin grin grin grin grin grin grin grin grin the agbero chairman was the weapon fashion against nigerians from hell.. the criminals that asked this question are in charge now

Re: From Pharisee To Tax Collector: Tinubu's Nigeria-Kenya Comparison In Focus - Obi by NaijaSumi: 11:19am On Apr 13
Tinubu is a failure and Nigerians must vote him out by all means... Let's try another person, another party and see if that will be a better decision.

We can't allow APC and Tinubu to keep fooling us. We the masses are the ones at the receiving end
Re: From Pharisee To Tax Collector: Tinubu's Nigeria-Kenya Comparison In Focus - Obi by MarketDispatch: 11:19am On Apr 13
fergie001:
Obi
What else can we say?

Re: From Pharisee To Tax Collector: Tinubu's Nigeria-Kenya Comparison In Focus - Obi by DeltaBachelor(m): 11:21am On Apr 13
grin See finishing ! The next thing them go talk na “shey na statistics we go chop” ? And them never chop anything since yesterday o. Ebin pawa government
Re: From Pharisee To Tax Collector: Tinubu's Nigeria-Kenya Comparison In Focus - Obi by Basic123: 11:22am On Apr 13
manikal:
There is absolutely nothing.

Nelfund , but school fees went up from N90k to N300k

Nothing else.

Security , 0
Fx , 0
Light , 0
Infrastructure, 0
Economy, 0
Gdp, 0
Debt, 0

So what exactly? Na why the campaign strategy of the entire APC is Mr Peter Obi. Una no get anything for mouth except insults and bigotry
Peter OBI is less of Tinubu problem.

Peter OBI that is not even sure if he would be in ballot.To us Peter OBI is in the class of randy peters,màmá pee,VDM,deeone etc till he emerge as candidate of his party
Re: From Pharisee To Tax Collector: Tinubu's Nigeria-Kenya Comparison In Focus - Obi by Kukutente23: 11:32am On Apr 13
Basic123:
🇳🇬 1. ECONOMIC & FISCAL REFORMS
Major Structural Changes
Fuel subsidy removal (one of his first policies), saving billions annually and freeing funds for government spending. �
Wikipedia
Exchange rate unification / naira float, aimed at attracting foreign investment.
Fiscal Improvements
Non-oil revenue growth exceeded ₦20 trillion by 2025. �
TVC News
Debt servicing burden reduced (from very high levels toward below 50% of revenue). �
TVC News
Fiscal deficit reduced to ~3.1% of GDP. �
Reuters
External Sector Gains
Foreign reserves rose to about $42 billion. �
ThisDayLive
Nigeria recorded balance of payments surplus ($6.83bn). �
Reuters
Trade surplus increased significantly. �
ThisDayLive
📈 2. ECONOMIC GROWTH & STABILITY
GDP growth improved to about 3–4% annually. �
Premium Times Nigeria +1
Inflation declined from peak levels (~33% in 2024 to ~15% in 2026). �
Reuters
Nigeria achieved consistent quarterly economic growth through 2025. �
Premium Times Nigeria
👉 Overall: Focus on macroeconomic stabilization and investor confidence
🛢️ 3. OIL & ENERGY SECTOR
Removal of fuel subsidy and partial deregulation of petroleum sector. �
Wikipedia
Oil production increased to around 1.5 million barrels/day. �
Financial Times
Attracted about $5.3 billion in oil sector investments (2025). �
Financial Times
Reforms to revive stalled oil assets and improve transparency.
💰 4. INVESTMENT & BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT
Increased investor confidence (portfolio inflows doubled). �
Reuters
Improved external reserves and trade balance.
Reforms in tax system and revenue collection.
🏗️ 5. PUBLIC FINANCE & BUDGET REFORMS
Attempt to standardize Nigeria’s fiscal calendar (budget reforms). �
Reuters
Reduced reliance on Central Bank “Ways and Means” borrowing. �
TVC News
More funding redirected to infrastructure and social programs after subsidy removal.
🧑‍🤝‍🧑 6. SOCIAL POLICIES & WELFARE (Mixed Outcomes)
Positive Steps
Funds freed for social intervention programs. �
TVC News
Increase in minimum wage (policy effort to support workers). �
Le Monde.fr
Challenges
Cost of living crisis due to reforms (fuel price, inflation spikes). �
Le Monde.fr
Poverty and hardship increased in short term.
🏦 7. GOVERNANCE & INSTITUTIONAL ACTIONS
Suspension/restructuring of key institutions (e.g., Central Bank leadership). �
Wikipedia
Anti-corruption and financial system reforms (though debated).
🌍 8. OVERALL ECONOMIC IMPACT (SUMMARY)
Positive Achievements
Stabilized macroeconomic indicators
Improved fiscal discipline
Boosted foreign reserves and trade balance
Restarted investor confidence
Criticisms / Trade-offs
Policies caused short-term hardship
Inflation and living costs initially worsened
Benefits not yet fully felt by many citizens

Here is a clear, verified list of major infrastructural projects currently being carried out under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu across Nigeria:
🛣️ 1. MAJOR ROAD & HIGHWAY PROJECTS (FLAGSHIP)
These are the largest and most visible projects:
🚧 Key Legacy Highways
Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway (750 km)
One of Nigeria’s biggest-ever road projects
Construction ongoing across Lagos, Akwa Ibom, Cross River �
ThisDayLive +1
Sokoto–Badagry Superhighway (1,068 km)
Links North-West to South-West (economic corridor) �
ThisDayLive
Trans-Sahara / South-East Highway Sections
Parts under construction to boost regional trade �
ThisDayLive
Akwanga–Jos–Bauchi–Gombe Road (439 km)
Being upgraded for durability and connectivity �
ThisDayLive +1
🚧 Major Federal Road Reconstructions
Abuja–Kaduna–Zaria–Kano Expressway (revived and ongoing) �
Nairametrics +1
Lagos–Ibadan Expressway (Phase 2 expansion) �
Legit.ng - Nigeria news.
Lokoja–Benin Road (multi-section reconstruction) �
Legit.ng - Nigeria news.
Onitsha–Owerri Expressway �
Legit.ng - Nigeria news.
Ado-Ekiti–Igede Road �
Legit.ng - Nigeria news.
Wusasa–Jos Road (Kaduna axis) �
Legit.ng - Nigeria news.
🌉 Bridges & Special Road Projects
Second Niger Bridge access roads (Anambra) �
Legit.ng - Nigeria news.
Third Mainland Bridge rehabilitation (Lagos) �
Legit.ng - Nigeria news.
Bodo–Bonny Road extension (Rivers State) �
Punch Newspapers
🚆 2. RAIL & TRANSPORT CORRIDORS
Expansion and continuation of national rail modernization projects
Integration of road–rail transport corridors to improve logistics
Renewed push for North–South trade routes
👉 Goal: Reduce transport cost and boost trade movement nationwide �
Punch Newspapers
⚡ 3. POWER & ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE
Kaduna Power Plant (255MW) revival �
Facebook
AKK Gas Pipeline Project (Ajaokuta–Kaduna–Kano) (ongoing expansion) �
Facebook
Power sector upgrade partnerships (e.g., Siemens-backed grid improvements) �
Reuters
🌐 4. DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE
$2 billion National Fibre Optic Project
Expanding broadband internet across Nigeria
Supports digital economy and tech sector growth �
ICRC
⚓ 5. PORTS & MARITIME PROJECTS
Tin Can Island Port reconstruction ($1 billion)
Modernization of:
Onne Port
Calabar Port
Warri Port
👉 Aim: Turn Nigeria into a major West African maritime hub �
The Nation Newspaper
🏗️ 6. NATIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAMMES
Renewed Hope Infrastructure Development Fund (RHIDF)
Financing large national projects �
Tinubu Projects
Over 400+ road projects approved nationwide
Dozens of projects spread across all geopolitical zones �
Tinubu Projects
🧭 7. REGIONAL CONNECTIVITY PROJECTS
Sokoto–Zamfara–Katsina corridor roads �
Arise News
Enugu–Port Harcourt road projects �
Facebook
Multiple state-to-state highway link projects
⚖️ SUMMARY
🔑 Key Focus Areas
Massive road network expansion (top priority)
Strategic economic corridors (North–South integration)
Improved power supply & gas infrastructure
Expansion of ports and digital connectivity
📊 Scale
Hundreds of road projects
Multi-billion-dollar flagship highways
Nationwide infrastructure spread
✅ Bottom line:
Tinubu’s infrastructure agenda is heavily focused on roads, transport corridors, and economic connectivity, with supporting investments in power, ports, and digital infrastructure.
If you want, I can break it down by region (North, South, East, West) or show which projects are completed vs still ongoing.

⚖️ FINAL ASSESSMENT
The administration of Bola Ahmed Tinubu is widely seen as:
Reform-driven and bold (structural changes)
Focused on long-term economic recovery
But socially painful in the short term
If you want, I can break this down further into sector-by-sector achievements like infrastructure, education, security, and digital economy (with more detailed examples).
AI grin cheesy
Agbadeaus can't even think for themselves
Re: From Pharisee To Tax Collector: Tinubu's Nigeria-Kenya Comparison In Focus - Obi by manikal: 11:33am On Apr 13
Basic123:
Peter OBI is less of Tinubu problem.

Peter OBI that is not even sure if he would be in ballot.To us Peter OBI is in the class of randy peters,màmá pee,VDM,deeone etc till he emerge as candidate of his party
We are not talking about Peter Obi. It is not Man Utd vs Chelsea.

We are talking about the Nigerian President and how he has failed woefully.
In any organization, the man would have been sacked a long time ago.

Facts do not lie.

Rather than focus on Obi, counter the arguments with what Mr President has done.

Nairaland is a supposedly intelligent platform. Let us act the part, even if we know say na oju aye
Re: From Pharisee To Tax Collector: Tinubu's Nigeria-Kenya Comparison In Focus - Obi by oneMalik: 11:34am On Apr 13
No !

Tinubu is the worst thing that has happened and will continue happening to you .

Daguccizgreat:
Tinubu is the worst thing that happened to Nigeria as a country. Never again
Re: From Pharisee To Tax Collector: Tinubu's Nigeria-Kenya Comparison In Focus - Obi by zoomzoom(m): 11:34am On Apr 13
[quote author=Sonnobax15 post=139083124]lipsrsealed
Nigerian politicians and Nigerian bannies are all the same.

They are both relationship merlins and political scallywags >:

I only pity people who spend their entire days defending them angry

In as much as this Tinubus administration isn't smiling at the average Nigerian,but sit down and ask yourself,"is anyone among these bunch of past criminals parading themselves as the opposition worthy of making Nigeria great again?.


If you do not know OBI, I would have forgiven this you because of your IGNORANCE, but I put it to you that you have been PAID to "RUFFLE THE WATERS" and declare that "THEY ARE ALL THE SAME" when everyone knows and sings the GO AND VERIFY mantra....and you've used the biggest MICROSCOPE and found NOTHING!!.
Re: From Pharisee To Tax Collector: Tinubu's Nigeria-Kenya Comparison In Focus - Obi by yemre: 11:37am On Apr 13
Borrow2222:
Bring out your president achievements as president in 3yrs.

🤡
And if in the last three years, you've not seen any achievement of this administration, then, two things are involved. you either don't live in this country or you need some evaluation.
Re: From Pharisee To Tax Collector: Tinubu's Nigeria-Kenya Comparison In Focus - Obi by franvincoop: 11:40am On Apr 13
8. “You have no light at the airport, and I have to fly back in 10 minutes”

Basic123:
🇳🇬 1. ECONOMIC & FISCAL REFORMS
Major Structural Changes
Fuel subsidy removal (one of his first policies), saving billions annually and freeing funds for government spending. �
Wikipedia
Exchange rate unification / naira float, aimed at attracting foreign investment.
Fiscal Improvements
Non-oil revenue growth exceeded ₦20 trillion by 2025. �
TVC News
Debt servicing burden reduced (from very high levels toward below 50% of revenue). �
TVC News
Fiscal deficit reduced to ~3.1% of GDP. �
Reuters
External Sector Gains
Foreign reserves rose to about $42 billion. �
ThisDayLive
Nigeria recorded balance of payments surplus ($6.83bn). �
Reuters
Trade surplus increased significantly. �
ThisDayLive
📈 2. ECONOMIC GROWTH & STABILITY
GDP growth improved to about 3–4% annually. �
Premium Times Nigeria +1
Inflation declined from peak levels (~33% in 2024 to ~15% in 2026). �
Reuters
Nigeria achieved consistent quarterly economic growth through 2025. �
Premium Times Nigeria
👉 Overall: Focus on macroeconomic stabilization and investor confidence
🛢️ 3. OIL & ENERGY SECTOR
Removal of fuel subsidy and partial deregulation of petroleum sector. �
Wikipedia
Oil production increased to around 1.5 million barrels/day. �
Financial Times
Attracted about $5.3 billion in oil sector investments (2025). �
Financial Times
Reforms to revive stalled oil assets and improve transparency.
💰 4. INVESTMENT & BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT
Increased investor confidence (portfolio inflows doubled). �
Reuters
Improved external reserves and trade balance.
Reforms in tax system and revenue collection.
🏗️ 5. PUBLIC FINANCE & BUDGET REFORMS
Attempt to standardize Nigeria’s fiscal calendar (budget reforms). �
Reuters
Reduced reliance on Central Bank “Ways and Means” borrowing. �
TVC News
More funding redirected to infrastructure and social programs after subsidy removal.
🧑‍🤝‍🧑 6. SOCIAL POLICIES & WELFARE (Mixed Outcomes)
Positive Steps
Funds freed for social intervention programs. �
TVC News
Increase in minimum wage (policy effort to support workers). �
Le Monde.fr
Challenges
Cost of living crisis due to reforms (fuel price, inflation spikes). �
Le Monde.fr
Poverty and hardship increased in short term.
🏦 7. GOVERNANCE & INSTITUTIONAL ACTIONS
Suspension/restructuring of key institutions (e.g., Central Bank leadership). �
Wikipedia
Anti-corruption and financial system reforms (though debated).
🌍 8. OVERALL ECONOMIC IMPACT (SUMMARY)
Positive Achievements
Stabilized macroeconomic indicators
Improved fiscal discipline
Boosted foreign reserves and trade balance
Restarted investor confidence
Criticisms / Trade-offs
Policies caused short-term hardship
Inflation and living costs initially worsened
Benefits not yet fully felt by many citizens

Here is a clear, verified list of major infrastructural projects currently being carried out under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu across Nigeria:
🛣️ 1. MAJOR ROAD & HIGHWAY PROJECTS (FLAGSHIP)
These are the largest and most visible projects:
🚧 Key Legacy Highways
Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway (750 km)
One of Nigeria’s biggest-ever road projects
Construction ongoing across Lagos, Akwa Ibom, Cross River �
ThisDayLive +1
Sokoto–Badagry Superhighway (1,068 km)
Links North-West to South-West (economic corridor) �
ThisDayLive
Trans-Sahara / South-East Highway Sections
Parts under construction to boost regional trade �
ThisDayLive
Akwanga–Jos–Bauchi–Gombe Road (439 km)
Being upgraded for durability and connectivity �
ThisDayLive +1
🚧 Major Federal Road Reconstructions
Abuja–Kaduna–Zaria–Kano Expressway (revived and ongoing) �
Nairametrics +1
Lagos–Ibadan Expressway (Phase 2 expansion) �
Legit.ng - Nigeria news.
Lokoja–Benin Road (multi-section reconstruction) �
Legit.ng - Nigeria news.
Onitsha–Owerri Expressway �
Legit.ng - Nigeria news.
Ado-Ekiti–Igede Road �
Legit.ng - Nigeria news.
Wusasa–Jos Road (Kaduna axis) �
Legit.ng - Nigeria news.
🌉 Bridges & Special Road Projects
Second Niger Bridge access roads (Anambra) �
Legit.ng - Nigeria news.
Third Mainland Bridge rehabilitation (Lagos) �
Legit.ng - Nigeria news.
Bodo–Bonny Road extension (Rivers State) �
Punch Newspapers
🚆 2. RAIL & TRANSPORT CORRIDORS
Expansion and continuation of national rail modernization projects
Integration of road–rail transport corridors to improve logistics
Renewed push for North–South trade routes
👉 Goal: Reduce transport cost and boost trade movement nationwide �
Punch Newspapers
⚡ 3. POWER & ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE
Kaduna Power Plant (255MW) revival �
Facebook
AKK Gas Pipeline Project (Ajaokuta–Kaduna–Kano) (ongoing expansion) �
Facebook
Power sector upgrade partnerships (e.g., Siemens-backed grid improvements) �
Reuters
🌐 4. DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE
$2 billion National Fibre Optic Project
Expanding broadband internet across Nigeria
Supports digital economy and tech sector growth �
ICRC
⚓ 5. PORTS & MARITIME PROJECTS
Tin Can Island Port reconstruction ($1 billion)
Modernization of:
Onne Port
Calabar Port
Warri Port
👉 Aim: Turn Nigeria into a major West African maritime hub �
The Nation Newspaper
🏗️ 6. NATIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAMMES
Renewed Hope Infrastructure Development Fund (RHIDF)
Financing large national projects �
Tinubu Projects
Over 400+ road projects approved nationwide
Dozens of projects spread across all geopolitical zones �
Tinubu Projects
🧭 7. REGIONAL CONNECTIVITY PROJECTS
Sokoto–Zamfara–Katsina corridor roads �
Arise News
Enugu–Port Harcourt road projects �
Facebook
Multiple state-to-state highway link projects
⚖️ SUMMARY
🔑 Key Focus Areas
Massive road network expansion (top priority)
Strategic economic corridors (North–South integration)
Improved power supply & gas infrastructure
Expansion of ports and digital connectivity
📊 Scale
Hundreds of road projects
Multi-billion-dollar flagship highways
Nationwide infrastructure spread
✅ Bottom line:
Tinubu’s infrastructure agenda is heavily focused on roads, transport corridors, and economic connectivity, with supporting investments in power, ports, and digital infrastructure.
If you want, I can break it down by region (North, South, East, West) or show which projects are completed vs still ongoing.

⚖️ FINAL ASSESSMENT
The administration of Bola Ahmed Tinubu is widely seen as:
Reform-driven and bold (structural changes)
Focused on long-term economic recovery
But socially painful in the short term
If you want, I can break this down further into sector-by-sector achievements like infrastructure, education, security, and digital economy (with more detailed examples).
Re: From Pharisee To Tax Collector: Tinubu's Nigeria-Kenya Comparison In Focus - Obi by Godmind2022(m): 11:45am On Apr 13
What made Obama to rise to the presidency is not just his oratory, but his knowledge of the American economy, his knowledge of building bridges and his knowledge of the diversity of the American society.

But here, if Obi is trying to build bridges, they will call him birds of the same feathers. If he's trying to bring out facts and figures, they will say "na statistics we go shop", playing down on his depth of knowledge.
It seems we cherish mediocrity in this country.
Re: From Pharisee To Tax Collector: Tinubu's Nigeria-Kenya Comparison In Focus - Obi by Basic123: 11:50am On Apr 13
Kukutente23:
AI grin cheesy
Agbadeaus can't even think for themselves
Electricity has been devolved,what is your state governor doing about electricity.......WHAT IS PETER OBI CLEAR COURT POLICY OF ELECTRICITY?...Someone wey no make one single effort to build just one IPP as governor

Yes its AI
Oya dispute AI
Re: From Pharisee To Tax Collector: Tinubu's Nigeria-Kenya Comparison In Focus - Obi by DeepSight(m): 12:12pm On Apr 13
Sonnobax15:
lipsrsealed
Nigerian politicians and Nigerian bannies are all the same.

They are both relationship merlins and political scallywags >:

I only pity people who spend their entire days defending them angry

In as much as this Tinubus administration isn't smiling at the average Nigerian,but sit down and ask yourself,"is anyone among these bunch of past criminals parading themselves as the opposition worthy of making Nigeria great again? angry
+
Even in hell, demons have rank. BAT outranks almost everyone in evil.
Re: From Pharisee To Tax Collector: Tinubu's Nigeria-Kenya Comparison In Focus - Obi by zegxy: 12:36pm On Apr 13
Sonnobax15:
lipsrsealed
Nigerian politicians and Nigerian bannies are all the same.

They are both relationship merlins and political scallywags >:

I only pity people who spend their entire days defending them angry

In as much as this Tinubus administration isn't smiling at the average Nigerian,but sit down and ask yourself,"is anyone among these bunch of past criminals parading themselves as the opposition worthy of making Nigeria great again? angry
You must be a criminal yourself to say Obi is among the bunch of criminal. If you don't have anything reasonable or sensible to say ay you better refrain from spewing rubbish.

Have you ever witnessed a scenario where Obi was accused of forgery, identity theft, embezzling of state funds or forefeiting monies due to narcotics case ?
I think you need to go back to school to know the meaning of a criminal
Re: From Pharisee To Tax Collector: Tinubu's Nigeria-Kenya Comparison In Focus - Obi by NEIGHBOUR(m): 12:40pm On Apr 13
Borrow2222:
Do you think PO is like your failed president that ruined the country under 3yrs.
Did your lord and saviour change Anambra to Dubai in 8 years, a small state not to talk about Nigeria as a countryhuh
Couldn't even show leadership in a small party like LP. Just jumping about like a frog.
Re: From Pharisee To Tax Collector: Tinubu's Nigeria-Kenya Comparison In Focus - Obi by lapintoz: 12:40pm On Apr 13
Not even the one that can only build one failed brewery in his 8 years as governor. Now all his followers are getting drunk on beer 😁😁😁

Sonnobax15:
lipsrsealed
Nigerian politicians and Nigerian bannies are all the same.

They are both relationship merlins and political scallywags >:

I only pity people who spend their entire days defending them angry

In as much as this Tinubus administration isn't smiling at the average Nigerian,but sit down and ask yourself,"is anyone among these bunch of past criminals parading themselves as the opposition worthy of making Nigeria great again? angry
Re: From Pharisee To Tax Collector: Tinubu's Nigeria-Kenya Comparison In Focus - Obi by WorkTheTalk(m): 12:51pm On Apr 13
Re: From Pharisee To Tax Collector: Tinubu's Nigeria-Kenya Comparison In Focus - Obi by zegxy: 12:59pm On Apr 13
fergie001:
Peter Gregory Onwuabasi Obi
Well said sir, this is flawless. When I heard that comment coming from our president on Saturday, I quickly went to do a small research about Kenya. My research was based on three parameters; minimum wage, GDP and rate of inflation. In all the three parameters, Kenyans were far better off than Nigerians.

No sensible fan of Emilokan in this platform should disagree with Peter Obi on this one
Re: From Pharisee To Tax Collector: Tinubu's Nigeria-Kenya Comparison In Focus - Obi by Amumaigwe: 3:12pm On Apr 13
Alapereketu:
bring out his achievements as governor in Anambra state
*PETER OBI RELEASES HIS FULL PROFILE AS MORE NIGERIANS PREVAIL ON HIM TO RUN FOR PRESIDENCY*

NAME : Mr. Peter Gregory OBI, (CON).

CONTACT DETAILS

*22 Niger Drive, GRA, Onitsha, Anambra State, Nigeria
*Tel: 08034051000
*E-mail: poanambra@gmail.com

DATE OF BIRTH : 19th July 1961,

PLACE OF BIRTH: Onitsha, Nigeria

NATIONALITY: Nigerian

MARITAL STATUS: Married with two children

EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS ATTENDED

· Christ the King College, Onitsha (W.A.S.C.)

. University of Nigeria, Nsukka (B.A. Philosophy)

· Lagos Business School, Nigeria (Chief Executive Program)

· Harvard Business School, Boston, U.S.A. (Mid to Mid Marketing)

· Harvard Business School, Boston, U.S.A. (Changing the Game)

· London School of Economics (Financial Mgmt/Business Policy)

· Columbia Business School, New York, U.S.A. (Marketing Mgmt )

· Institute for Management Development, Switzerland (Senior Executive Program)

· Institute for Management Development, Switzerland (Break-Through Program for CEOs)

· Kellogg Graduate School of Management, U.S.A. (Advanced Executive Program)

· Kellogg School of Management U.S.A. (Global Advanced Mgmt Program)

. Oxford University: Said Business School, (Advanced Mgmt& Leadership Program)

. Cambridge University: George Business School (Advanced Leadership Program)

PREVIOUS POSITIONS

· Governor, Anambra State of Nigeria (2006-2014)

· Honorary Special Adviser to the President on Finance (till May, 2015)

· Member, Presidential Economic Management Team (till May, 2015)

· Vice-Chairman, Nigeria Governors’ Forum (2008-2014)

· Chairman, South-East Governors’ Forum (2006-2014)

. Former Chairman: Board of Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)

· Former Chairman: Fidelity Bank Plc.

· Former Chairman: Guardian Express Mortgage Bank, Ltd.

· Former Chairman: Future Views Securities, Ltd.

· Former Chairman: Paymaster Nigeria Plc.

· Former Chairman: Next International (Nigeria) Ltd

· Former Director: Guardian Express Bank Plc.

· Former Director: Chams Nigeria Plc.

· Former Director: Emerging Capital Ltd

· Former Director: Card Centre Plc

MEMBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS/ORGANIZATIONS

· Member, Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG)

· Member, Nigerian Chartered Institute of Bankers

· Member, British Institute of Directors (IOD)

MEMBERSHIP OF FEDERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEES

In my capacity as the Governor of Anambra State, I served as a member of:

*Federal Government Committee on Minimum Wage

*Federal Government Committee on Negotiation with Labour on Subsidy

*Federal Government Committee on Mass Transit

*Federal Government Committee on Natural Resource

*National Economic Council Committee on Power Sector Reform

*National Economic Council Committee on Sharing of MDGs Funds

*National Economic Council Committee on Accurate Data on Nigeria’s Oil Import and Export

*Agricultural Transformation Implementation Council

*Sub-Committee on Needs Analysis of Public Universities in Nigeria

*National Economic Council Review Committee on the Power Sector

AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS

2015: Golden Jubilee Award from Catholic Diocese of Onitsha for outstanding contribution to quality healthcare delivery in St. Charles Borromeo Hospital in particular and Anambra State in general, on the occasion of the Golden Jubilee celebration of the hospital.

*2014: Nigerian Library Association Golden Merit Award for remarkable improvement of libraries in Anambra State, exemplified by our Government's construction of the Kenneth Dike Digital State Library, remarkable upgrade of the Onitsha Divisional Library, and provision of library facilities in secondary schools across the State.

*2014: Champion Newspaper Most Outstanding Igbo Man of the Decade.

* 2014 The Voice Newspaper (Holand) Achievers Award for Outstanding Example in Leadership and Governance.

*2013: Silver Bird Man of the Year (with Governor BabatundeFashola of Lagos State).

*2012: Business Hallmark Newspaper Man of the Year.

*2012: The Golden Award on Prudence – by the Methodist Church of Nigeria as the Most
Financially Prudent Governor in Nigeria.

* 2012: Leadership and Good Governance Award by The Ezeife Leadership Foundation Award for restoring peace and harmony to Anambra State.

* 2012: Best Performing Governor on Immunization in South-East Nigeria – by Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

* 2012: Outstanding Financial Planner and Manager – by the Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion for my resourcefulness and creativity in governance.

*2011: Zik Leadership Prize.

*2010: ICT Governor of the Year – by the West Africa ICT Development Award.

*2009: Champion Newspaper Nigeria’s Most Trustworthy Governor Award.

*2009: Thisday Newspaper Most Prudent Governor in Nigeria.

*2007: The Sun Newspaper Man of the Year Award.

**The Nigerian MDGs Office/UNDP Best Governor in the Implementation of the MDGs in Nigeria

INTRODUCTION OF CONSTITUTIONAL AND OTHER MAJOR CHANGES IN NIGERIAN POLITICS

*He was the first gubernatorial candidate in Nigeria to legally challenge to its logical conclusion, his governorship electoral victory that was denied him. He won in the Courts and reclaimed his mandate.

*He was the first Governor in Nigeria to legally challenge his wrongful impeachment and was reinstated by the Courts.

*He was the first Governor in Nigeria to seek the interpretation of tenures of Governors when INEC allowed elections to take place in Anambra State when his tenure had not expired; the election already concluded was cancelled and he was allowed to complete his tenure.

*He was the first Governor to serve a 2nd term in both the new and old Anambra State, that is, almost 40 years after creation of the State.

*He was the first Governor, whilst still in Office, to be appointed a Special Adviser to the President.

*He was the first serving Governor to be appointed into the Presidential Economic Management Team.

*He was among the first Governors to be honoured with a National Award in 2011, while still in office.

*Though the only Governor whose political party was in government in only one State, he was elected Vice-Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum twice.

*Though the only non-PDP Governor in the South-East (made up of 5 States), he was elected by the other 4 PDP Governors as their Chairman for 8 years rather than the usual one year.

FUNDAMENTAL ACHIEVEMENTS AS GOVERNOR OF ANAMBRA STATE (PARTIAL LISTING)

1. Anambra was the first State to commence Sub-Sovereign Wealth savings, the first of its kind in Sub-Saharan Africa. At a time many other Governors were leaving huge debts, I left the equivalent of $500 million Dollars in investment as well as local and foreign currency, including $156 million in Dollar-denominated bonds.

2. For the first time in the history of Anambra State, Ambassadors and High Commissioners of notable countries such as United Stated, Britain, Russia, European Union, South Africa, Belgium, Israel, the Netherlands, Canada, among others, visited the State. Before my tenure, Anambra was practically a pariah state blacklisted by the Diplomatic Corps and international development partners.

3. Development partners such as UNDP, UNICEF, the World Bank, DFID, the European Union etc., which hitherto were not in Anambra State started working with the State. Anambra was consistently adjudged one of the best states in development partnership and commitment to reforms for good governance.

4. He was recognised as Best Governor by the Millennium Development Goals Office (OSSAP-MDGs) and the UNDP in the implementation of their programmes in Nigeria.

5. The Nigerian Debt Management Office (DMO) rated Anambra as the least indebted state in Nigeria. In spite of visible and measurable achievements recorded in various sectors, the State under him did not borrow or raise bonds for her various projects.

6. The Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria rated Anambra State as the most financially stable state in the country.

7. The State's ground-breaking return of schools to their original owners - Voluntary Agencies (Churches) on 1st January 2009, and subsequent partnership with the Agencies in Education, saw the State move from 24th position out of 36 States to Number One in National Examination Council (NECO) and West African Examination Council (WAEC) examinations for three consecutive years. This made the World Bank to commission a study, led by the renowned Prof. Paul Collier of Oxford University, on this revolutionary partnership and phenomenal achievement.

8. The State also entered into strategic partnership with the Churches in the Health sector. This symbiotic relationship resulted in a tremendous boost to health care because of the services offered by health institutions owned by Voluntary Agencies, while the State restored grants to the agencies and made available to them more than 50 million Dollars in various types of support.

10. Through partnership with the Church in the Health sector, his Government funded the transformation of -:

a: Iyienu Hospital, Ogidi;
b: Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Ihiala;
c: St Charles Borromeo Hospital, Onitsha;
d: Holy Rosary Hospital, Waterside, Onitsha; and
e: St. Joseph Hospital, Adazi-Nnukwu.
His Government also built the Joseph Nwilo Heart Centre in St. Joseph, Adazi-Nnukwu, where heart operations are now being performed.

11. His Government won the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (1 Million dollars) as the best-performing state in immunisation in the South-East. With complementary funding from our Government, they used the money to build 10 Maternal and Child Care Centres across the State, particularly in rural communities, in partnership with the Churches.

12. The State was the first to procure and distribute more than 30,000 computers to secondary schools, including 22,500 from HP. The Managing Director for Personal Systems Group HP Inc, Mr. FabriceCampoy described the deployment as the biggest of such projects in the Middle-East and Africa.

13. Anambra State Government provided Microsoft Academies to more than 500 secondary schools, which the Head of Microsoft in Nigeria (Mr. Ken Span) described as the biggest such deployment in Africa so far.

14. The State provided Internet access to more than 500 secondary schools, which the CEO of Galaxy Backbone (Mr. Gerald Ilukwe) characterized as incomparable to any in the country.

15. More than 700 buses were provided to secondary schools in the State by our Government.

16. Boreholes were provided in schools all over the State.

17. Numerous classrooms were built in all the 177 communities of the State.

18 As part of the efforts to turn around the economy of the State, a number of companies were attracted to build their facilities in the Anambra State. A case in point is SABMiller, the 2nd largest brewery in the world, which built their first Green Field facility in the State, which is today one of the most successful facilities they operate globally.

19. A number of other companies followed the SABMiller initiative and were all supported and encouraged under our Government; a good example is INNOSON Motor Manufacturing Company, from which our government bought more than 1,000 vehicles.

20. Anambra State for the first time started close collaboration with recognized government security agencies (the Police, Army, Navy, Department of State Security, Civil Defence, among others), offering them various types of support including provision of more than 500 security vehicles. The improvement in security was phenomenal, such that the former IG of Police (Abubakar Mohammed) lauded Anambra State for not witnessing any bank robbery in my last three years in office.

21. To further enhance security, Anambra State provided at least one security vehicle to each of all the 177 communities in the State as well as various organizations such as markets and Churches.

22. His Administration conceived and built, from scratch, the first state-owned Teaching Hospital, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu-Ojukwu teaching Hospital, Awka.

23. His Government commenced the planned development of the Igbariam Campus of the ChukwuemekaOdumegwu-Ojukwu University, including the fencing, construction of internal roads, electrification, construction of the Faculty of Law, Auditorium, Administrative Block, Faculty of Agriculture, Management Building, among others).

24. His Government attracted the World Bank support on erosion - National Erosion and Watershed Management Project (NEWMAP) - to Anambra State.

25. His Government was the first to do Poverty Mapping in Nigeria, as a guide for the effective implementation of our poverty-alleviation strategies.

26 His Government, for the first time, undertook the aerial mapping of Awka as well as the production of Structure Plans for Awka Capital Territory, Onitsha and Nnewi.

27. During his tenure and with his Government's support, Anambra State became an oil producing State.

28. He built the first Secretariat Complex to house State Government Ministries that were hitherto scattered around the State.

29. His government commenced the development of the 'Three Arms Zone' comprising Government House/Governor’s Lodge, Legislative Building/Speakers Residence, and Judiciary Building with Chief Judge’s Residence.

30. By the end of his tenure in 2014, more than twelve (12) health institutions, including two hospitals, had secured accreditation; when we took off in 2006, no health institution in Anambra State was duly accredited.

31. Anambra State was the first to undergo national peer review, which scrutinised State Governments for good governance, through the State Peer Review Mechanism (SPRM), an initiative of the Nigerian Governors’ Forum in collaboration with the DFID.

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Re: From Pharisee To Tax Collector: Tinubu's Nigeria-Kenya Comparison In Focus - Obi by Justnation: 3:28pm On Apr 13
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tinubu is shameless, a man that reduced Nigeria to the poorest nation on earth still have mouth to talk when people are talking
Re: From Pharisee To Tax Collector: Tinubu's Nigeria-Kenya Comparison In Focus - Obi by Kukutente23: 3:30pm On Apr 13
Basic123:
Electricity has been devolved,what is your state governor doing about electricity.......WHAT IS PETER OBI CLEAR COURT POLICY OF ELECTRICITY?...Someone wey no make one single effort to build just one IPP as governor

Yes its AI
Oya dispute AI
You r asking for Obi's policy on electricity. Has Tinubu who is the sitting President shown you his policy on electricity

Why r you asking states to solve Tinubu's problems for him? I thought he is the master strategist. If he needs govs to support his presidency then he better resign n stop wasting our time

I should dispute AI

Is AI living in Nigeria now grin grin

Zombis sef
Re: From Pharisee To Tax Collector: Tinubu's Nigeria-Kenya Comparison In Focus - Obi by themanderon: 5:11pm On Apr 13
Basic123:
🇳🇬 1. ECONOMIC & FISCAL REFORMS
Major Structural Changes
Fuel subsidy removal (one of his first policies), saving billions annually and freeing funds for government spending. �
Wikipedia
Exchange rate unification / naira float, aimed at attracting foreign investment.
Fiscal Improvements
Non-oil revenue growth exceeded ₦20 trillion by 2025. �
TVC News
Debt servicing burden reduced (from very high levels toward below 50% of revenue). �
TVC News
Fiscal deficit reduced to ~3.1% of GDP. �
Reuters
External Sector Gains
Foreign reserves rose to about $42 billion. �
ThisDayLive
Nigeria recorded balance of payments surplus ($6.83bn). �
Reuters
Trade surplus increased significantly. �
ThisDayLive
📈 2. ECONOMIC GROWTH & STABILITY
GDP growth improved to about 3–4% annually. �
Premium Times Nigeria +1
Inflation declined from peak levels (~33% in 2024 to ~15% in 2026). �
Reuters
Nigeria achieved consistent quarterly economic growth through 2025. �
Premium Times Nigeria
👉 Overall: Focus on macroeconomic stabilization and investor confidence
🛢️ 3. OIL & ENERGY SECTOR
Removal of fuel subsidy and partial deregulation of petroleum sector. �
Wikipedia
Oil production increased to around 1.5 million barrels/day. �
Financial Times
Attracted about $5.3 billion in oil sector investments (2025). �
Financial Times
Reforms to revive stalled oil assets and improve transparency.
💰 4. INVESTMENT & BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT
Increased investor confidence (portfolio inflows doubled). �
Reuters
Improved external reserves and trade balance.
Reforms in tax system and revenue collection.
🏗️ 5. PUBLIC FINANCE & BUDGET REFORMS
Attempt to standardize Nigeria’s fiscal calendar (budget reforms). �
Reuters
Reduced reliance on Central Bank “Ways and Means” borrowing. �
TVC News
More funding redirected to infrastructure and social programs after subsidy removal.
🧑‍🤝‍🧑 6. SOCIAL POLICIES & WELFARE (Mixed Outcomes)
Positive Steps
Funds freed for social intervention programs. �
TVC News
Increase in minimum wage (policy effort to support workers). �
Le Monde.fr
Challenges
Cost of living crisis due to reforms (fuel price, inflation spikes). �
Le Monde.fr
Poverty and hardship increased in short term.
🏦 7. GOVERNANCE & INSTITUTIONAL ACTIONS
Suspension/restructuring of key institutions (e.g., Central Bank leadership). �
Wikipedia
Anti-corruption and financial system reforms (though debated).
🌍 8. OVERALL ECONOMIC IMPACT (SUMMARY)
Positive Achievements
Stabilized macroeconomic indicators
Improved fiscal discipline
Boosted foreign reserves and trade balance
Restarted investor confidence
Criticisms / Trade-offs
Policies caused short-term hardship
Inflation and living costs initially worsened
Benefits not yet fully felt by many citizens

Here is a clear, verified list of major infrastructural projects currently being carried out under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu across Nigeria:
🛣️ 1. MAJOR ROAD & HIGHWAY PROJECTS (FLAGSHIP)
These are the largest and most visible projects:
🚧 Key Legacy Highways
Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway (750 km)
One of Nigeria’s biggest-ever road projects
Construction ongoing across Lagos, Akwa Ibom, Cross River �
ThisDayLive +1
Sokoto–Badagry Superhighway (1,068 km)
Links North-West to South-West (economic corridor) �
ThisDayLive
Trans-Sahara / South-East Highway Sections
Parts under construction to boost regional trade �
ThisDayLive
Akwanga–Jos–Bauchi–Gombe Road (439 km)
Being upgraded for durability and connectivity �
ThisDayLive +1
🚧 Major Federal Road Reconstructions
Abuja–Kaduna–Zaria–Kano Expressway (revived and ongoing) �
Nairametrics +1
Lagos–Ibadan Expressway (Phase 2 expansion) �
Legit.ng - Nigeria news.
Lokoja–Benin Road (multi-section reconstruction) �
Legit.ng - Nigeria news.
Onitsha–Owerri Expressway �
Legit.ng - Nigeria news.
Ado-Ekiti–Igede Road �
Legit.ng - Nigeria news.
Wusasa–Jos Road (Kaduna axis) �
Legit.ng - Nigeria news.
🌉 Bridges & Special Road Projects
Second Niger Bridge access roads (Anambra) �
Legit.ng - Nigeria news.
Third Mainland Bridge rehabilitation (Lagos) �
Legit.ng - Nigeria news.
Bodo–Bonny Road extension (Rivers State) �
Punch Newspapers
🚆 2. RAIL & TRANSPORT CORRIDORS
Expansion and continuation of national rail modernization projects
Integration of road–rail transport corridors to improve logistics
Renewed push for North–South trade routes
👉 Goal: Reduce transport cost and boost trade movement nationwide �
Punch Newspapers
⚡ 3. POWER & ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE
Kaduna Power Plant (255MW) revival �
Facebook
AKK Gas Pipeline Project (Ajaokuta–Kaduna–Kano) (ongoing expansion) �
Facebook
Power sector upgrade partnerships (e.g., Siemens-backed grid improvements) �
Reuters
🌐 4. DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE
$2 billion National Fibre Optic Project
Expanding broadband internet across Nigeria
Supports digital economy and tech sector growth �
ICRC
⚓ 5. PORTS & MARITIME PROJECTS
Tin Can Island Port reconstruction ($1 billion)
Modernization of:
Onne Port
Calabar Port
Warri Port
👉 Aim: Turn Nigeria into a major West African maritime hub �
The Nation Newspaper
🏗️ 6. NATIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAMMES
Renewed Hope Infrastructure Development Fund (RHIDF)
Financing large national projects �
Tinubu Projects
Over 400+ road projects approved nationwide
Dozens of projects spread across all geopolitical zones �
Tinubu Projects
🧭 7. REGIONAL CONNECTIVITY PROJECTS
Sokoto–Zamfara–Katsina corridor roads �
Arise News
Enugu–Port Harcourt road projects �
Facebook
Multiple state-to-state highway link projects
⚖️ SUMMARY
🔑 Key Focus Areas
Massive road network expansion (top priority)
Strategic economic corridors (North–South integration)
Improved power supply & gas infrastructure
Expansion of ports and digital connectivity
📊 Scale
Hundreds of road projects
Multi-billion-dollar flagship highways
Nationwide infrastructure spread
✅ Bottom line:
Tinubu’s infrastructure agenda is heavily focused on roads, transport corridors, and economic connectivity, with supporting investments in power, ports, and digital infrastructure.
If you want, I can break it down by region (North, South, East, West) or show which projects are completed vs still ongoing.

⚖️ FINAL ASSESSMENT
The administration of Bola Ahmed Tinubu is widely seen as:
Reform-driven and bold (structural changes)
Focused on long-term economic recovery
But socially painful in the short term
If you want, I can break this down further into sector-by-sector achievements like infrastructure, education, security, and digital economy (with more detailed examples).
And what about the failed Buhari years you guys defended so vigorously? Was it not the same bullcrap you guys are saying today that you said about him?
If another totally inept idiot takes over tomorrow people like you will still be here to regale us with rubbish.
The minimum people are asking for is to take them back to where the country was before your masters utterly ruined it.
You people should be ashamed but since you have no atom of shame try to buy one.
Re: From Pharisee To Tax Collector: Tinubu's Nigeria-Kenya Comparison In Focus - Obi by nusirat(m): 5:42pm On Apr 13
Borrow2222:
Do you think PO is like your failed president that ruined the country under 3yrs.
Yes o he is not like him, because he can't defeat him, he defeated PO and other Association of Democratic Criminals in 2024 and will defeat in 2027 , before handles the banner to Atiku/Umahi come 2031.
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