Judge Us by Our Results, FG Tells Nigerians Ahead of 2027
Dr. Nafisat Makinde, Abuja
The Federal Government has urged Nigerians to judge President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration by the results of its reforms when the country heads to the polls in 2027, saying there are signs that the economy is beginning to improve despite concerns over inflation, insecurity and the high cost of living.
The message came from the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, during activities marking the 2026 Democracy Day celebration. In a statement issued on June 9 by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Yomi Odunuga, Akume said the administration remains committed to completing the reforms it began in 2023.
“As we go into the cycle for the 2027 general elections, our responsibility is to finish what we commenced in 2023 and scale what is working,” Akume said, adding that the government would continue to pursue its Renewed Hope Agenda.
He pointed to recent economic figures as evidence that the reforms are beginning to have an impact. According to him, Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product grew by 4.07 per cent in the last quarter of 2025 and by 3.89 per cent in the first quarter of 2026.
Akume acknowledged, however, that many Nigerians are still facing economic hardship and security challenges. “Government will never claim that every challenge has been solved,” he said. “Inflation has been painful, though it is on a downward trend. Insecurity still threatens lives and livelihoods, but evidence shows that the country is moving in the right direction.”
The SGF said more than three million vulnerable households have benefited from the Renewed Hope Conditional Cash Transfer Programme, while nearly one million Nigerians have accessed support through government-backed credit schemes. He also said the Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation has disbursed N37 billion in loans and that more than 1.058 million students have received support through the Nigerian Education Loan Fund.
Beyond the economy, Akume said the government is investing in healthcare, security and anti-corruption efforts. He noted that Nigeria’s removal from the Financial Action Task Force grey list in October 2025 reflected progress in tackling money laundering and terrorism financing, while security agencies continue efforts to combat terrorism, banditry and other crimes.
Calling for national unity and religious tolerance, Akume said the administration remains focused on delivering results before the next general election. “Our task is not completed yet and, under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, more dividends will be delivered,” he said.