ASIWAJU BOLA AHMED TINUBU: THE REFORMER AND THE TRANSFORMATIVE LEADER NIGERIA HAVE BEEN SEARCHING FOR SINCE INDEPENDENCE
By Musa Bakare
Since Nigeria gained independence in 1960, the nation has continually sought a leader with the vision, courage, and political will to transform its fortunes. In Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Nigerians now believe that such a transformational leader has finally emerged.
Barely two years into his presidency, President Tinubu has shown a rare blend of boldness, focus, and audacity, underpinned by an unwavering commitment to national renewal. These qualities are the hallmark of true nation builders, leaders who change the course of their country’s destiny for the better.
President Tinubu made global headlines when he cleared Nigeria’s foreign exchange backlogs of approximately $4.5 billion, restoring investor confidence and reestablishing Nigeria’s credibility in the global financial space.
He also moved decisively to repay Nigeria’s $3.4 billion IMF loan and cleared over N30 trillion in Ways and Means obligations owed to the Central Bank of Nigeria, historic debts that had eroded fiscal stability for years. These bold actions are already rebalancing the economy and paving the way for sustainable development.
Under Tinubu’s leadership, Nigeria’s external reserves soared from $3.9 billion in 2023 to $25 billion in 2025, a remarkable turnaround driven by disciplined fiscal management and renewed investor trust. This growth is not just a statistic; it signals Nigeria’s return as a serious player on the international economic stage.
Tinubu’s reforms are not limited to the federal level. State governments across the country are experiencing financial revitalization, driven by sound federal policies that empower them to grow their internally generated revenue.
Nowhere is this more evident than in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), where monthly internally generated revenue is reported to have surged from N9 billion to N30 billion under his administration. This leap reflects the power of efficient governance and smart economic planning.
There is growing consensus that after eight years of Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s presidency, Nigeria will never remain the same. With each reform, each bold decision, he is laying the foundation for a new Nigeria, stronger, more stable, and more prosperous. A Legacy in the Making
Nigerians can now look to the future with hope, knowing that a leader who understands the complexity of governance and the urgency of reform is at the helm.
Indeed, Nigerians will one day look back and say: President Tinubu Presidency is the turning point, the moment Nigeria found the leader it had been searching for since 1960.
Musa Asiru Bakare is a member of the Tinubu Support Group (TSG). He writes from Lokoja, the Kogi State capital.
20th June, 2025
