Abuja: The Convener of South West Agenda for Asiwaju (SWAGA), Mr. Oyetunde Ojo, has urged Nigerians to support the re-election of President Bola Tinubu in 2027, saying continuity would enable the administration to consolidate ongoing reforms and deliver greater benefits. Ojo, who is also the Managing Director of the Federal Housing Authority (FHA), made the call while speaking with journalists on the performance of the Tinubu administration.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, Ojo emphasized that the president deserved another term based on visible achievements in infrastructure, education reforms, economic policies, and security. He urged Nigerians to consider the state of the country before Tinubu assumed office and compare it with developments recorded across various sectors before assessing the administration.
The administration inherited significant challenges but has taken bold steps to address longstanding issues affecting the country, Ojo noted. He cited ongoing road projects nationwide as evidence of the government’s commitment to infrastructure development, listing major projects such as the reconstruction and expansion of the Abuja-Makurdi-Otukpo-Enugu corridor, Kaduna-Kano road, and Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.
On education, Ojo remarked on the administration’s engagement with university unions, which has helped prevent prolonged academic disruptions. He highlighted that students are completing their programs on schedule, providing parents with greater certainty about their children’s education.
Ojo also pointed out positive assessments from international rating agencies, reflecting increasing confidence in Nigeria’s economic reform direction. He acknowledged that while some government decisions had been challenging, they were necessary to strengthen fiscal stability, attract investment, and improve infrastructure.
Regarding the power sector, Ojo said the Electricity Act signed by the president has created opportunities for states to participate more actively in electricity generation and distribution. The removal of previous restrictions has opened the sector to more investment, promising long-term benefits.
Addressing security challenges, Ojo called for the adoption of state policing, recalling his support for it during his tenure as a member of the House of Representatives. He argued that state police were necessary due to emerging security threats from the Sahel region and cited Lagos State’s security structure under Tinubu’s administration as a successful model.
Ojo urged the National Assembly to conclude the constitutional process on state policing and called on states to support the initiative. He also stressed the importance of technology, intelligence gathering, and aerial surveillance in tackling insecurity, especially along Nigeria’s borders, and encouraged Nigerian innovators to develop local drone technology and surveillance solutions to support security operations.