US EditionNigeria: Tinubu to Nigerians On 65th Independence - We Have Turned the Corner, Worst Is Finally Over
President Tinubu highlights 12 economic milestones including 4.23% GDP growth and $42 billion foreign reserves, affirming recovery after removing fuel subsidies and reforming fiscal policies.
- On October 1, 2025, President Bola Tinubu addressed Nigeria on its 65th Independence Day, declaring the nation has turned the corner.
- He linked the economic recovery to tough reforms begun after inheriting a near-collapsed economy in May 2023, despite persistent challenges.
- Tinubu cited a 4.23% GDP growth in Q2 2025, a trade surplus of N7.46 trillion, increased non-oil revenue above N20 trillion, and a rise in foreign reserves to $42.03 billion.
- He highlighted security forces' victories against terrorism and banditry, removal of fuel subsidies, unified exchange rates, and infrastructure expansion including rail and road projects.
- Despite official optimism, critics emphasize ongoing widespread poverty, insecurity, hunger, and recent violent incidents, suggesting Nigeria’s progress faces significant tests ahead.
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Nigeria: Tinubu to Nigerians On 65th Independence - We Have Turned the Corner, Worst Is Finally Over
With a tone of renewed optimism, President Bola Tinubu this morning morning insisted that the sacrifices of the last two years have started yielding results, promising that the country is now on the path of recovery and stability.
Nigeria’s President Declares “Worst Is Over” Amid Economic Struggles
Marking Nigeria’s 65th Independence Day, President Bola Tinubu addressed the nation with an attempt to reassure citizens exhausted by months of economic turmoil. He defended his government’s controversial reforms, including the removal of fuel subsidies and the unification of exchange rates, both of which triggered inflation, higher transport costs, and widespread hardship. Tinubu argued that […] The post Nigeria’s President Declares “Worst Is O…
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