By Musa Bakare
Every great leader carries within him a vision greater than himself, a dream that outlives the applause of politics and the noise of the moment. For President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, that dream is a Nigeria reborn, a country that no longer crawls on potential but runs on productivity; a nation that competes globally, creates wealth locally, and commands respect internationally.
From his earliest days in public life, President Tinubu has spoken less about positions and more about possibilities. He believes that the greatness of Nigeria does not lie in its oil wells or mineral deposits, but in the creativity, resilience, and industry of its people.
The Nigeria he envisions is one where government is not a benefactor but an enabler, where the private sector thrives under fair rules, and where citizens see government not as a master but as a partner in progress.
Asiwaju Tinubu’s Lagos years remain the laboratory of his national vision. As Governor from 1999 to 2007, he inherited a chaotic city, state struggling under debt, poor infrastructure, and dwindling revenue. But through reforms anchored on innovation, taxation, and human capital, he built a modern Lagos, disciplined in finance, efficient in administration, and open to investors.
That Lagos model was not an accident; it was a microcosm of the Nigeria he always dreamed of, a country that funds its development through internal creativity, not external borrowing. Today, Lagos stands as Africa’s fifth largest economy, proof that Tinubu’s methods are replicable across Nigeria.
The Nigeria of President Tinubu’s dream is one where refineries work, steel rolls again, and agriculture thrives beyond subsistence. He envisions a nation that exports finished goods, not raw materials; a people who measure wealth by production, not consumption.
This vision explains his bold steps, removing the fuel subsidy, unifying exchange rates, and reviving dormant industries like Ajaokuta Steel. These were not mere policies but building blocks for a self sufficient economy. He knows that for Nigeria to rise, it must first break the chains of dependency.
Like the Asian Tigers that turned poverty into prosperity, President Tinubu dreams of a Nigeria that produces what it consumes, consumes what it produces, and trades on fair terms with the world.
No nation can dream of greatness on broken infrastructure. President Tinubu understands this truth deeply. That is why under his leadership, Nigeria’s map is being redrawn with highways, rail networks, ports, and energy corridors connecting states and markets.
From the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway to the gas pipeline networks, his dream is to weave Nigeria into a single economic fabric where a farmer in Kebbi can send produce to Lagos in a day, and a manufacturer in Aba can ship goods through Port Harcourt without bottlenecks. Infrastructure, in his philosophy, is not just construction; it is nation-building, the foundation upon which prosperity rests.
President Tinubu’s dream extends beyond physical development; it is rooted in the empowerment of people. He believes no nation can grow beyond the quality of its citizens. Through education reform, digital economy expansion, and youth inclusion, he is building a knowledge driven society.
His Renewed Hope Agenda prioritizes skill acquisition, innovation, and entrepreneurship. Like Chief Obafemi Awolowo’s free education in the 1950s, President Tinubu’s investment in human capital is a deliberate attempt to break the cycle of poverty and dependency that has trapped generations.
The Nigeria of his dream is one where every child has access to quality education, every youth a chance to innovate, and every woman a voice in leadership.
President Tinubu’s political philosophy is built on structure, not sentiment. The Nigeria he dreams of is one where democracy matures beyond noise and emotion, where institutions are stronger than individuals, and elections are contests of ideas, not violence.
At the heart of President Tinubu’s dream is a united Nigeria, where tribe and tongue may differ, but purpose is shared. He envisions a nation where fairness replaces favoritism, and where justice is the new currency of governance.
President Tinubu also dreams of a Nigeria respected among nations, not just for its population or natural resources, but for its moral and economic leadership. He is repositioning Nigeria as a hub for investment, diplomacy, and innovation in Africa.
The Nigeria in President Tinubu’s dream is not a utopia; it is a work in progress. It is a nation where reforms are painful but necessary, where the old order gives way to a disciplined future.
Every sacrifice demanded today — from subsidy removal to fiscal tightening — is part of that dream’s foundation. He knows that greatness is never gifted; it is built, one reform at a time.
History immortalizes leaders who dream for their people as statesmen. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is one. His dream is not personal glory but collective greatness, a Nigeria where talent thrives, governance works, and hope is renewed.
The Nigeria in the dream of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is a land of purpose, prosperity, and pride, under his watch, that dream is beginning to take shape in the firm soil of reality.
– Musa Asiru Bakare, a political analyst and member of the APC, writes from Lokoja, Kogi State.
