Steel Development Minister, Prince Shuaibu Audu Salutes President Tinubu’s Transformative Leadership
The Minister of Steel Development, Prince Shuaibu Abubakar Audu, has congratulated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on his second year in office, saluting his transformative leadership and vision for Nigeria.
In a statement, Audu highlighted the president’s trailblazing policies, including the removal of fuel subsidy, unification of foreign exchange system, implementation of minimum wage, and local government autonomy. These policies, he noted, have redefined Nigeria’s economic architecture and yielded significant results.
Audu specifically mentioned the full repayment of a $3.4 billion debt to the International Monetary Fund, attributing it to the administration’s fiscal discipline and reform-driven leadership.
The minister praised President Tinubu’s statesmanship, courage, and commitment to building a stronger, more prosperous, and united Nigeria. He expressed optimism that the Renewed Hope agenda will continue to unfold, driving national optimism and progress.
On behalf of the Ministry of Steel Development, Audu wished President Tinubu wisdom, strength, and good health as he continues to lead the nation toward greater heights.
Details of the statement:
A Salute to a Reformer-in-Chief, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR:
Celebrating Two Years of the Renewed Hope Administration
Your Excellency,
I extend my heartfelt congratulations to you on the momentous occasion of your second year in office as President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Today, we celebrate the progressive impact of your leadership in just two years. This milestone is not just a celebration of time but a celebration of your transformational leadership, strategic foresight, and the audacious will to chart a new and progressive course for our great country, Nigeria.
Your administration’s trailblazing policies—most notably the removal of the fuel subsidy, the unification of the foreign exchange system, the implementation of the minimum wage for Nigerian workers, Local Government autonomy, and the drive for increased fiscal discipline amongst many others —have redefined the economic architecture of this nation. Nigerians are beginning to testify to the impact of these policies on the long-term trajectory of our Nation.
These transformative policies have have also culminated in the full repayment of a previously accumulated $3.4 billion debt owed to the International Monetary Fund —an achievement that underscores the impact of your administration’s fiscal discipline and reform-driven leadership.
As more benefits of the “Renewed Hope” agenda continues to unfold, Nigerians are witnessing a revival of national optimism, driven by a President who not only understands the urgency of the moment but also has the political will to act decisively in the interest of our people.
Your Excellency, your legacy has already been etched into the fabric of our national history, and your second anniversary is a fitting moment to salute your vision, statesmanship, courage and commitment to build a stronger, more prosperous, and united Nigeria.
May Almighty Allah continue to grant you wisdom, strength, and good health as you steer the affairs of our beloved nation toward greater heights.
On behalf of the entire staff and management of the Ministry of Steel Development, I wish you a happy second year in office.
Congratulations, Mr President!
Prince Shuaibu Abubakar Audu Honourable Minister of Steel Development
May 29, 2025
