Earlier last week, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu received notable validation of his administration’s economic reforms from two respected voices — Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, and Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director-General of the World Trade Organization. Both visited the State House to discuss national issues, with Dr. Okonjo-Iweala commending the President for his bold reforms, describing them as tough but necessary measures that are stabilizing Nigeria’s economy in record time.
Since her remarks, reactions have rippled across political circles, with the opposition visibly unsettled by her forthright acknowledgment of the administration’s trajectory. Okonjo-Iweala stressed that no economy can grow without first being stabilized, underscoring that Nigeria is now experiencing positive macroeconomic shifts. Indeed, revenues are hitting record highs, investor confidence is rising, inflationary pressures are easing, infrastructure projects are ongoing nationwide, and jobs are being created as reforms take root.
Crucially, Okonjo-Iweala’s advice on strengthening social safety nets has not gone unheeded. The government is rolling out targeted interventions, including cash transfers, MSME support, and the Renewed Hope Ward Development Programme (WADEP), which will create 1,000 jobs in each of Nigeria’s 8,809 wards. These measures highlight Tinubu’s resolve to combine reform with compassion. Despite opposition rhetoric, Nigerians are witnessing the reality of Renewed Hope as the administration reshapes lives at the grassroots and drives the economy toward sustainable growth.
