The Federal Government has declared that Nigeria has never experienced reforms as sweeping and as rapid as those being carried out under President Bola Tinubu’s administration.
Speaking at a World Press Conference in Abuja on Monday to mark Nigeria’s 65th Independence anniversary, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, praised Tinubu’s leadership as courageous, visionary, and focused on dismantling long-standing obstacles to national progress.
He explained that the Renewed Hope Agenda and its eight priority areas are setting the foundation for a new era of prosperity, peace, and unity. Idris emphasized that citizens’ active involvement is vital to sustaining this progress, noting that the theme for the anniversary, “All Hands on Deck,”reflects the need for collective effort from Nigerians and international partners alike.
According to him, Nigeria’s economy is showing signs of improvement, with a growing trade surplus—driven by the non-oil sector—alongside falling inflation, a stronger naira, reduced food prices, and rising external reserves.
He announced that from January 2026, the government will begin implementing four new tax laws aimed at expanding revenue while simplifying collection and easing burdens on citizens. The additional revenue, Idris said, is already enabling large-scale investments in critical sectors such as healthcare, education, infrastructure, agriculture, energy, small business support, youth empowerment, grassroots development, and national security.
Highlighting education reforms, he revealed that more than 500,000 students in universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education are now benefitting from the National Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), which covers both tuition and living expenses — a first in Nigeria’s history.
He further noted that Tinubu’s administration is reviving grassroots-focused development by creating five new regional development commissions, overseen by a new Federal Ministry of Regional Development.
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