By Musa Bakare.
Two years after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu assumed office, Nigeria stands at a new crossroads of reform and renewal. The road has been tough, but progress is visible. We may not yet be where we want to be but we are certainly far ahead of where we were.
When he took the oath of office in May 2023, President Tinubu declared, Let the people be our priority ! Two years later, that pledge remains the compass of his administration, Progress may not always come with fanfare, but it is steady, visible, and real.
From his first week in office, he chose courage over convenience. He removed the fraudulent fuel subsidy and unified the exchange rate system, decisions avoided for decades. The short term pains were inevitable, but the long term benefits are unfolding, renewed investor confidence, improved fiscal transparency, and a return of credibility to our economy.
Under his leadership, Nigeria is rebuilding the sectors that shape national power. The steel industry, anchored by the ongoing revitalization of Ajaokuta Steel Company and new partnerships with private operators, is once again central to our industrial dreams. A functional steel sector means jobs, rail production, shipbuilding, car manufacturing, and national pride.
In agriculture, the new mechanization and food security programmes are empowering farmers and reducing dependency on imports. Across the nation, major road and rail projects are reconnecting regions, lowering transport costs, and stimulating trade.
Beyond economics, President Tinubu’s government has tightened fiscal discipline. Revenue leakages are being blocked through digital systems, and the Presidential Fiscal and Tax Reform Committee is simplifying taxes to attract investment.
Security challenges persist, but coordinated efforts against insurgency, banditry, and kidnapping are yielding measurable gains. The establishment of the Defence Industry Corporation marks a new direction, building local capacity for our defense needs instead of relying on foreign suppliers.
Perhaps the greatest achievement of these two years is the renewal of national optimism. Nigerians are beginning to believe again in a country that rewards hard work, productivity, and justice. The Renewed Hope Agenda is not just a political slogan; it is a call to rebuild Nigeria with courage and collective sacrifice.
Inflation bites and reforms test patience. But progress often begins in discomfort. Every strong nation, from Singapore to South Korea passed through similar seasons of discipline before prosperity.
Two years on, Nigeria has turned from illusion to realism, from dependency to productivity. The road may be tough, but the direction is right.
God bless President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
– Musa Asiru Bakare, member of the APC and public affairs commentator, writes from Lokoja, Kogi state.
