President Bola Tinubu has expressed satisfaction with what he described as the improving financial condition of Nigerian states, stating that many are no longer struggling to pay workers’ salaries following economic reforms introduced by his administration.
Speaking during a Sallah visit by members of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, led by Vice President Kashim Shettima, at his residence in Lagos, Tinubu said Nigeria had moved away from the threat of economic collapse and was now experiencing recovery and growth.
The President recalled the political and legal challenges he faced on his path to office, noting that many governors and party members supported him despite uncertainty over the policies his administration would pursue.
According to Tinubu, the country’s economy has stabilized, with improvements in agriculture, infrastructure development, housing, and key macroeconomic indicators.
He praised governors for helping maintain public confidence during the implementation of reforms that he described as difficult but necessary.
He stated that governors encouraged citizens to remain patient through three years of economic adjustments, adding that the benefits of those reforms were now becoming visible across the country.
Tinubu also highlighted improvements in state finances, saying that many governors who previously relied on federal interventions and borrowing to meet salary obligations were now able to pay workers without such assistance.
The President further pointed to ongoing infrastructure projects, including developments along the Sokoto-Badagry Corridor, which he said could boost irrigation, farming, and electricity generation.
He urged state governments to maximize agricultural opportunities within their territories, expressing confidence that Nigeria could achieve food sufficiency and strengthen its food security through effective use of available resources.
