Abuja:The Tinubu Must Stay (TMS) pressure group has urged for the continuation of President Bola Tinubu’s reforms, emphasizing that further implementation is necessary to achieve long-term outcomes. Alhaji Ibrahim Uba, the National Convener of the group, made this appeal in a statement, coinciding with Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, Uba highlighted that the anniversary offers a moment to reflect on Nigeria’s progress in managing resources responsibly and strengthening institutions. He pointed out that the Tinubu administration faced significant fiscal, monetary, security, and social challenges upon taking office on May 29, 2023, and responded with major policy changes such as the removal of petrol subsidies and foreign-exchange reforms.
Uba acknowledged the substantial impact these measures had on households, including increased costs for living, transportation, and energy. However, he encouraged Nigerians to evaluate the administration’s effectiveness by exami
ning measurable outcomes, unresolved challenges, and the longer-term objectives of its reforms.
The TMS initiative, as introduced by Uba, aims to advocate for continuity by peacefully, factually, and democratically explaining government policies, highlighting documented programs and projects, and addressing misinformation. The group plans to use various methods including digital explainers, community dialogues, youth engagements, media partnerships, expert analysis, and citizen testimonies to simplify complex public policies for Nigerians.
Uba cited economic growth, with a real Gross Domestic Product growth of 4.43% in Q2 2026, compared to 4.23% in Q2 2025 and 3.89% in Q1 2026, attributing these figures to the National Bureau of Statistics. He also noted that headline inflation stood at 15.39% in August, a slight decrease from July’s 15.43%. Despite this, the Consumer Price Index shows continued price increases.
He mentioned that more than 1.5 million students benefitted from the Nigerian Education Loan Fu
nd by June, with over ?282 billion disbursed. The 3 Million Technical Talent programme trained more than 160,000 fellows, and the National Health Fellows Programme deployed young Nigerians across 774 Local Government Areas to support healthcare.
In housing, the Renewed Hope Housing Programme and Federal Housing Authority projects delivered over 10,000 units nationwide, with over 300,000 jobs associated. The Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas and Electric Vehicles saw more than 120,000 vehicles converted to CNG, supported by over 400 conversion centers and 90 refueling stations.
Uba emphasized the importance of ensuring that CNG infrastructure leads to reduced transportation costs. He noted agricultural interventions that have supported millions of farmers through various programs, and reported intensified operations against terrorism and other crimes, leading to security improvements.
Uba concluded by asserting that government programs should be judged by their actual impact on citizens, inv
iting public debate to recognize positive interventions and urging for evidence-based assessments of government claims.