Tinubu’s Leadership Sustaining Growth, Development In Nigeria – Wike

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Dr Nyesom Wike, has said President Bola Tinubu’s purposeful and servant-oriented leadership is placing Nigeria firmly on the path of sustainable growth and inclusive development.

Wike made the assertion on Tuesday in Abuja at the 2026 Annual Distinguished Personality Lecture Series organised by the Faculty of Social Science, Yakubu Gowon University, Abuja.

Speaking on the theme, “Exemplary Leadership and Infrastructural Development in Nigeria; Between Dividends of Democracy and Good Governance,” Wike said Tinubu’s democratic credentials were established long before assuming office.

He noted that the President’s record in Lagos State reflected his ability to translate vision into sustained development, particularly in revenue generation, infrastructure expansion and institutional reforms.

According to him, Tinubu demonstrated uncommon resolve from his first day in office by removing the fuel subsidy, a policy successive administrations avoided.

“This decision exemplifies leadership willing to endure temporary unpopularity in pursuit of long term national interest.

“Beyond this, the administration has begun confronting Nigeria’s structural imbalances through the devolution of development initiatives via zonal and regional commissions.

“This is responding to long standing complaints about over centralisation and weakened federalism. security reforms, increased funding, and systematic training of the armed forces further reflect an effort to rebuild state capacity and restore public confidence.

“Taken together, these measures suggest a deliberate attempt to reposition Nigeria on a path of reform, responsibility, and renewal, where leadership consciously serves as the hinge between democratic authority and developmental outcomes.”

Wike stressed that national transformation requires the cooperation of citizens, urging Nigerians to move beyond cynicism and embrace collective responsibility.

“The current situation, therefore, demands more than criticism but commitments. The time for belief is now, and the time for action is now.”

“With purposeful political leadership and responsible citizenship working in concert, Nigeria can begin the serious task of institutionalising a political order in which democracy delivers development, and leadership truly functions as the bridge between aspiration and achievement.”

Remi Johnson, Edited By Grace Namiji