Tinubu steering Nigeria toward recovery, says Lagos lawmaker Adewale

Lagos State lawmaker, Temitope Adedeji Adewale, has praised President Bola Tinubu’s administration for initiating economic reforms aimed at reducing poverty and stabilising Nigeria’s economy.

According to him, recent indicators suggest the nation is on a path of steady growth and renewed hope.

Adewale, who represents Ifako-Ijaiye I Constituency in the Lagos State House of Assembly, made the remarks in a personally signed statement released by his media office on Monday following a courtesy visit to President Tinubu.

Congratulating the President on his second year in office, Adewale described Tinubu as a visionary leader whose policies are beginning to alleviate long-standing economic pressures.

“It was more than a political meeting—it was a son visiting a father,” the lawmaker said. “Asiwaju is someone I am proud to associate with. He deserves praise for leading efforts that have begun to ease the burden on Nigerians.”

According to Adewale, the administration’s developmental agenda is evident in the distribution of projects across all 36 states, with a clear focus on improving the quality of life for citizens.

He highlighted the President’s simplicity, emotional intelligence, and listening ear during their discussion.

“Asiwaju’s humility, his laughter, and his ability to speak from the heart reaffirm my belief that leadership is not about titles—it’s about connection,” he said.

The lawmaker pointed to notable economic improvements under the current administration, including currency stability, fiscal tightening, and progress in the energy sector.

“In contrast to past years, the naira has shown relative stability, and we now have functional refineries contributing to local fuel supply,” he stated.

He also commended Tinubu for introducing incentives to boost technical education, describing it as a long-overdue step to address skills shortages in the labour market.

Reflecting on the economic challenges inherited in 2023—such as plummeting foreign direct investment, which dropped from $2.2 billion in 2014 to $0.47 billion in 2022—Adewale said the administration’s reforms are already reversing the trend.

“Debt servicing once consumed nearly all government revenue, but today, there is visible change. Revenue allocation to states has improved, transcending political affiliations. Even governors from the opposition now appreciate the leadership at the centre and are warming up to the APC,” he said.

Adewale concluded by reaffirming his confidence in President Tinubu’s capacity to meet the expectations of Nigerians, noting that the administration’s ‘Renewed Hope’ agenda is beginning to deliver tangible results.