Nigeria @65: Tinubu gives hope economy is working…Nigerians need food, security, not statistics, CAN responds

By Kingston Magare 1.10.2025
On Nigeria’s 65th anniversary, President Bola Tinubu urged Nigerians to be patient and be hopeful as his economic policies are beginning to yield results.
President Tinubu on day one of his administration in 2023 floated the naira and removed petroleum subsidy, twin events that sent the nation spiraling into the vortex of increased food and services prices, coupled with stagnant wages, Nigerians found themselves gasp for financial breath amidst rising crime rates and regional instability. The country faced a dire straight situation, which has showed no sign of redress.
‎Speaking Wednesday in a broadcast Tinubu said things are looking up after two years of being in helms of affairs: ‎ “Under our leadership, our economy is recovering fast, and the reforms we started over two years ago are delivering tangible results.
‎“In the last two years of our administration, we have achieved 12 remarkable economic milestones as a result of the implementation of our sound fiscal and monetary policies.
‎‎“The second quarter 2025 Gross Domestic Product grew by 4.23%—Nigeria’s fastest pace in four years—and outpaced the 3.4 per cent projected by the International Monetary Fund.
‎“Inflation declined to 20.12 per cent in August 2025, the lowest level in three years.
‎“The administration is working diligently to boost agricultural production and ensure food security, reducing food costs.”
‎The president added: “We have attained a record-breaking increase in non-oil revenue, achieving the 2025 target by August with over ₦20 trillion.
‎‘In September 2025 alone, we raised ₦3.65 trillion—411 per cent higher than in May 2023.”
‎‎However, the Christian Association of Nigeria faulted Tinubu’s optimism. CAN president Archbishop Daniel Okoh in his Independence Day message, said food security, protection of lives and property and job creation remain critical issues the government has failed to address.
“True progress must be measured not only by statistics but by the food on every table, the security of every community, and the opportunities available to every child,” Archbishop Okoh said.
“Nigeria must create an enabling environment that encourages its citizens, especially the youth, to stay, thrive, and contribute meaningfully to national development.
“As we celebrate this anniversary, let us renew our commitment to justice, equity, and good governance. Let us embrace hard work, support local production, and show love to one another as one people under God
“The dawn of a new Nigeria is possible. With God’s help and our shared determination, we shall build a nation where peace, prosperity, and unity flourish for generations to come.”