Yilwatda: Tinubu’s Economic Policies Have Put Nigeria Back on a Stronger Growth Trajectory

• There’s coordinated campaign of disinformation by opposition, says Yahaya

• President’s sterling performance will earn him second term, Uzodimma declares

National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, said that President Bola Tinubu’s economic policies have returned Nigeria to a stronger growth trajectory. Yilwatda made the statement yesterday in Abuja at a workshop focused on developing a strategic communication framework to disseminate the achievements of the Renewed Hope administration.

He noted that independent international institutions have also recognized improvements in macroeconomic stability and fiscal management.

At the same time, major credit rating agencies upgraded Nigeria’s sovereign ratings, citing better external balances, foreign exchange management, fiscal performance, and investor confidence.

Yilwatda said the role of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors has become increasingly important in an era where information travels fast, misinformation travels faster, and facts sometimes struggle to keep up.

He stressed that the workshop was a strategic mission to ensure Nigerians have access to accurate information about the bold reforms, transformative policies, and unprecedented investments being undertaken by Tinubu to reposition the country for sustainable prosperity.

The chairman recalled that when Tinubu assumed office in May 2023, he inherited an economy facing significant structural challenges, including an unsustainable fiscal burden from fuel subsidies.

Yilwatda emphasized that multiple exchange rate windows distorted the market, revenue leakages weakened government finances, investor confidence declined, and public debt servicing consumed a substantial portion of government revenues.

He said, “Faced with these realities, President Tinubu chose courage over convenience and made bold reforms aimed at long‑term national prosperity over short‑term political comfort.”

“Today, three years into this administration, the results of those difficult but necessary decisions are beginning to emerge. Nigeria’s economy has returned to a stronger growth trajectory.”

“Independent international institutions have acknowledged improvements in macroeconomic stability and fiscal management.”

“Major credit rating agencies have upgraded Nigeria’s sovereign ratings, citing improvements in external balances, foreign exchange management, fiscal performance, and investor confidence.”

Yilwatda added, “Our foreign reserves have strengthened considerably compared to the situation inherited in 2023 (over $50 billion).”

“Government revenues have expanded significantly due to improved tax administration, transparency, and the elimination of wasteful subsidies.”

“States and local governments are receiving increased allocations, enabling greater investment in development projects and social services. Example of three APC governors.”

Yilwatda said, “Most importantly, confidence in the Nigerian economy is returning. Investors who once sat on the sidelines are now taking a fresh look at Nigeria. Shell, which had been pulling investment, is committing a fresh $20 billion into our economy.”

“Domestic and international investments are increasing across critical sectors including energy, manufacturing, agriculture, technology, telecommunications, and infrastructure. We recorded a trade surplus of N7.55 trillion in the first quarter of 2026.”

On his part, Secretary, Renewed Hope Ambassadors, and Governor of Gombe State, Inuwa Yahaya, said they must never allow the opposition to define the narrative.

According to him, “It is clear that there is a coordinated campaign of disinformation that is designed to sow despair and distort the truth. Our job is to meet falsehood with facts, despair with data, and cynicism with the undeniable evidence of progress.”

“We must go out there and present Mr. President not as a perfect man, but as a courageous leader who is making the difficult decisions that will secure Nigeria’s future. That is our mandate. That is our sacred duty.”

Governor of Imo State and Director‑General of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors, Senator Hope Uzodimma, said Tinubu’s performance in office would earn him a second term in the 2027 general election.

Uzodimma, who is also Chairman of the Progressives Governors’ Forum, urged members of the organisation to intensify grassroots mobilisation and take the message of the administration’s achievements to communities across the country.

He said the Renewed Hope Ambassadors must build a strong and unified mobilisation structure capable of promoting the administration’s reforms and development agenda ahead of the next election cycle.

Uzodimma said, “The president chose the path of courage over convenience. Our responsibility is to explain these reforms to Nigerians and ensure that the benefits are clearly understood at the grassroots.”