State Of The Nation: Finding The Right Leader For Nigeria 

As Nigeria faces mounting economic hardship, rising insecurity, and increasing civic unrest, many citizens and critics are questioning whether President Bola Tinubu is providing the leadership the country desperately needs. 

Rather than easing the crisis, some believe his administration has worsened conditions. Calls for accountability grow louder, especially as policies like the fuel subsidy removal and exchange-rate liberalization, though praised in some economic circles, have had painful consequences for everyday Nigerians reducing their purchasing power and slowing down the economy. 

Ironically, the political activism once associated with the South-West during Buhari’s administration has now shifted to the North, where many are demanding better governance under Tinubu’s watch.

Despite the criticism, Tinubu’s presidency has introduced bold reforms aimed at stabilizing the economy and ensuring long-term growth. His administration ended the costly petrol subsidy, unified the exchange rate, and launched tax reforms that improved Nigeria’s revenue-to-GDP ratio. 

To cushion the impact of these changes, the government rolled out social welfare programs, increased wages, and invested in youth empowerment and technical education. 

Furthermore, with a ₦100 billion national agriculture fund and initiatives like dry-season farming and equipment loans, the government aims to secure food supply and reduce reliance on imports. Still, with the stakes so high, many Nigerians are left wondering: are these reforms enough, or is it time to re-evaluate the nation’s leadership once again?